Challenging the perceptions of cancer service provision for the disadvantaged: evaluating utilisation of cancer support services in Western Australia

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Challenging the perceptions of cancer service provision for the disadvantaged: evaluating utilisation of cancer support services in Western Australia

Purpose: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the distributive utilisation of services provided by the Cancer Council of Western Australia according to age, social disadvantage and geographic location. Results were used to determine if social justice principles in terms of service provision wer...

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Main Authors:	Moorin, Rachael, Gibson, D., Bulsara, C., Holman, C.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Springer 2012
Subjects:	Support services Elderly Social equity Cancer
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15828

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