Costs incurred by outpatients at a university hospital in northwestern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Costs incurred by outpatients at a university hospital in northwestern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Out-of-pocket expenditure constitutes high proportion of healthcare spending in low-income countries. It can affect patients’ adherence to treatments leading to serious health consequences. The objective of this study was to document costs incurred by patients visiting Gondar Uni...

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Main Authors: Fitsum Sebsibe Teni, Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie, Eshetie Melese Birru, Sewunet Admasu Belachew, Yonas Getaye Tefera, Befikadu Legesse Wubishet, Bethelhem Hailu Tekleyes, Bilal Tessema Yimer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Direct medical cost
Direct non medical cost
Gondar
Indirect cost
Outpatients
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3628-2

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