Perspectives of physicians, families, and case managers concerning access to health care by individuals with developmental disabilities.
This study of the status of medical care for Kansans with developmental disabilities consists of reports from physicians, service providers, and family members. Overall, these three groups indicated satisfaction with medical care across the four criteria of availability, accessibility, appropriateness, and affordability. The bases for these results are outlined, and suggestions for improving satisfaction with health care are presented.
Reichard
Amanda
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Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW Eighth Ave., Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66603, USA. areichard@khi.org
Turnbull
H Rutherford
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D000328:Adult; D019090:Case Management; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007615:Kansas; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010819:Physician's Role; D011787:Quality of Health Care