Underpriveleged patients not as likely to be referred to specialty hospitals for brain tumors
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 22:21
in Health & Medicine
African-American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged patients with brain tumors are significantly less likely to be referred to high-volume hospitals that specialize in neurosurgery than other patients of similar age, the same gender, and with similar comorbidities, according to new research.