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Would universal general practitioner care impact Irish adolescents’ utilisation?

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  • Ann, Kirby
  • Murphy, Aileen

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Health systems’ characteristics influence individuals’ health care utilisation. Unlike their European neighbours the majority of Irish citizens pay for General Practitioner (GP) care. The current strategy for health care reform proposes universal GP care (i.e. the removal of GP care fees), to be introduced on a phased basis, prioritising under 18s.

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  • Ann, Kirby & Murphy, Aileen, 2022. "Would universal general practitioner care impact Irish adolescents’ utilisation?," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 126(7), pages 652-660.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:126:y:2022:i:7:p:652-660
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2022.04.005
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