EPCT-11. RURALITY INDEX SCORE AND PEDIATRIC NEURO-ONCOLOGICAL OUTCOME IN ONTARIO

Abstract

Introduction

Rapid access to neurosurgical decisions and definitive management are vital for the outcome of neurocritical patients. There are increased challenges of providing services and to maintain critical infrastructure for rural citizens. The relationship between rurality, marginalization and health outcomes has been identified as associated with higher mortality rates and higher rates of many diseases[G1].

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