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Psychophysiological diagnostic and therapeutic methods, to include biofeedback, have been found to be empirically effective in the treatment of a variety of physical disorders. In many areas of the country, however, certified biofeedback... more
his chapter presents basic trends as well as research and policy issues related to health care access. We define access as actual use of personal health ser- vices and everything that facilitates or impedes their use. It is the link... more
Résumé En abordant la réduction des inégalités sociales et territoriales de santé sous l’angle exclusif de l’amélioration de l’accès aux soins des populations les plus « vulnérables », les politiques et programmes de santé considèrent... more
Canada's health care system has undergone major changes since 1990. In Saskatchewan, 52 small rural hospitals funded for less than eight beds stopped receiving funding for acute care services in 1993. Most were subsequently converted to... more
America is a multi-cultural society. Yet, there are cultural dimensions to the clinician-patient relationship that have not been systematically addressed in medical education or in clinical practice. Lack of diversity and lack of... more
African Americans experience disproportionate incidence and mortality rates from colorectal cancer (CRC). This health disparity is partially explained by low participation in screening. This study aimed to identify factors influencing... more