Locational behaviour,place preferences and the inverse care law in the distribution of primary medical care |
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Authors: | Paul L Knox Michael Pacione |
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Institution: | 1. Paul L. Knox, Dept. of Geography, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, U.K.;2. Michael Pacione, Dept. of Geography, University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XH, U.K. |
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Abstract: | The nature and effects of the ‘inverse care law’ are discussed, and past attempts to promote an equitable distribution of medical manpower are assessed. A cognitive-behavioural approach is adopted to examine the practitioner's awareness of spatial inequalities in medical care standards and to identify the major factors underlying locational behaviour. Finally a series of space preference surfaces are constructed at both regional and intra-urban levels. It is suggested that interpretation of these surfaces in conjunction with objectively defined areas of underprovision can provide valuable guidance for future policy initiatives. |
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