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Dr. Who? An Assessment of G.P. Utilisation Rates across Galway City & County

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  • Karyn Morrissey

    (Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland)

  • Stephen Hynes

    (Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland)

  • Graham Clarke

    (School of Geography, University of Leeds)

  • Cathal O’Donoghue

    (Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland)

Abstract

This paper analyses the effect accessibility has on General Practitioner (GP) utilisation rates at the sub-national level for Ireland. Specifically, the aim of this paper is to estimate whether there is an urban/rural differential in GP utilisation rates. We do this by simulating micro-level health care data. Using this synthetic data, simple logit models are employed to estimate the likelihood that individuals in different jurisdictions will attend a GP surgery. These individual logit estimates are then inputted into a spatial interaction model to highlight areas with low GP accessibility given their health status. The policy implications of these results are discussed in relation to both the health care literature and current Irish health care policy.

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  • Karyn Morrissey & Stephen Hynes & Graham Clarke & Cathal O’Donoghue, 2008. "Dr. Who? An Assessment of G.P. Utilisation Rates across Galway City & County," Working Papers 0801, Rural Economy and Development Programme,Teagasc.
    • Handle: RePEc:tea:wpaper:0801
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