Digital Object Identifier: 10.1188/04.CJON.76-78 Mrs. S is a 60-year-old widowed woman who arrives in the emergency department via ambulance after collapsing at home. Her sister states that Mrs. S has been complaining of nausea and vomiting, polyuria, thirst, and pain in her right leg for several days. Her sister also notes that Mrs. S is lethargic and has become increasingly confused. Mrs. S h...

introduction: patient/customer satisfaction and loyalty have gained increasing attention from executives across the healthcare industry. discharge against medical advice (dama) can be considered as one of the indicators of patient dissatisfaction. it has negative effects on patient treatment and leads to increased hospital costs. study of predictors of dama in a teaching hospital was the aim of...

BACKGROUND Preventive care has an essential role in reducing income-related health inequalities. Despite a general consensus of the need of shifting focus from disease treatment to wellness and prevention, little is known about inequalities in access to preventive care in China. Our study aimed to explore the inequalities in preventive care usage and factors that were associated with such inequ...

In humans, sight is the most powerful of the five senses. Recent research has demonstrated that preschoolers and school-age children are most at risk for developing visual problems.1,2 Regular school screenings, comprehensive eye examinations, and appropriate surgical interventions are all necessary to safeguard the integrity of the visual system. However, a child’s access to eye care services ...

A Publication of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Uninsured Californians report serious health problems that are complicated by their lack of having health insurance. One in five Californians without insurance coverage for all or part of the year reports that their health is fair or poor and one in 14 reports having asthma symptoms. Additionally, one in four uninsured adults (age 45 o...