Influence of socio-demographic factors on distances travelled to access HIV services: enhanced surveillance of HIV patients in north west England

• Main Authors: Tocque Karen (Author), Bellis Mark A (Author), Wheater C (Author), Downing Jennifer (Author), Cook Penny A (Author), Syed Qutub (Author), Phillips-Howard Penelope A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patient choice and access to health care is compromised by many barriers including travel distance. Individuals with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can seek free specialist care in Britain, without a referral, providing flexi...