Urban-Rural Disparity in Geographical and Temporal Availability of Pediatric Clinics: A Nationwide Survey in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Hsin-I Leu (Author), Wei-Ting Chang (Author), Ming-Hwai Lin (Author), Tzeng-Ji Chen (Author), Shinn-Jang Hwang (Author), Li-Fang Chou (Author), Mei-Jy Jeng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The shortage and maldistribution of pediatricians affected after-hours pediatric services, especially in rural areas. Our study aimed to examine the urban-rural disparity in geographical and temporal availability of the pediatrician workforce in Taiwan by analyzing opening time schedules of all pedi...