Rethinking referral systems in rural chiapas: A mixed methods study

• Main Authors: Valeria Macias (Author), Zulema Garcia (Author), William Pavlis (Author), Sarah Hill (Author), Zachary Fowler (Author), Diana D. del Valle (Author), Tarsicio Uribe-Leitz (Author), Hannah Gilbert (Author), Lina Roa (Author), Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Despite the assurance of universal health coverage, large disparities exist in access to surgery in the state of Chiapas. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the surgical referral system at hospitals operated by the Ministry of Health in Chiapas. Methods: 13 v...