Journal article
Hypothesis: Charges to Patients Impair the Quality of Dental Care for Elderly People
Abstract
Data on National Health Service (NHS) dental care utilization by the elderly are analysed to consider the distribution of dental care according to the charge status of the patient. Considerable and significant differences are observed in the type and amount of dental care provided to elderly patients exempt and not exempt from patient charges. Consideration is given to alternative explanations of the observed distribution and the implications …
Authors
BIRCH S
Journal
Age and Ageing, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 136–140
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
1989
DOI
10.1093/ageing/18.2.136
ISSN
0002-0729