Going the distance: the influence of practice location on the Ontario Maternal Serum Screening Program.

Authors :: Permaul-Woods, Joanne A.
Carroll, June C.
Reid, Anthony J.
Woodward, Christel A.
Ryan, Greg
Domb, Sharon
Arbitman, Stella
Fallis, Barbara
Kilthei, Jane
Source :: Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 8/24/99, Vol. 161 Issue 4, p381-385. 5p. 2 Charts, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Presents a study to determine the influence of practice location on Ontario health care providers' use of and opinions regarding the Ontario Maternal Serum Screening (MSS) Program, according to follow-up services and recommendations about the program. Methods; Results; Health care providers in northern and rural areas being less likely to offer MSS; Concern about the social and cultural sensitivity of MSS.

Subjects :: *MATERNAL health services
*MEDICAL care
*HEALTH services accessibility
*MEDICAL practice
*MEDICAL screening

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