The influence of parental choice on appropriate use of healthcare resources for children

Abstract

Identifies the factors associated with the over utilisation of emergency services or the under utilisation of primary care services. Uses a two year abstraction of medical records containing 2035 visits across 253 children under the age of two. Shows that parents who used less primary care services and too much emergency care provision were often black, single unsupported mother from low income families with low education and little insurance. Cites barriers as location, lack of transport and cost.

Citation

Waibel, R.A. (2001), "The influence of parental choice on appropriate use of healthcare resources for children", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 7, pp. 26-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789385