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Achieving Health Equity in Barbados: Setting Priorities for Change

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimjopen.2015.001
Pages: 
19–20
Synopsis: 
This short communication provides an overview of the key points of discussion raised at a research symposium held in Barbados in January 2015. The symposium was focussed on identifying health inequities facing Barbados and identifying priorities for enabling change.

INTRODUCTION

Accepted: 
November 16, 2015
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Health Equity Impacts of Medical Tourism in the Caribbean: The Need to Provide Actionable Guidance Regarding Balancing Local and Foreign Interests

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimjopen.2014.007
Pages: 
142–5
Synopsis: 
Caribbean countries are increasingly entering into the medical tourism market, leading to potential issues for healthcare planning and practice. We discuss the need to balance the interests of private developers and domestic actors to mitigate potential health equity issues.

ABSTRACT

Accepted: 
January 5, 2015
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