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Equity in access to care in the era of health system reforms in Turkey

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  • Yardim, Mahmut S.
  • Uner, Sarp

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To evaluate access to healthcare from an equity perspective on the way toward Universal Health Coverage in Turkey.

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  • Yardim, Mahmut S. & Uner, Sarp, 2018. "Equity in access to care in the era of health system reforms in Turkey," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 122(6), pages 645-651.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:122:y:2018:i:6:p:645-651
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.03.016
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