“Silent scandal” of missing lung diagnostics in England’s most deprived areas—where respiratory disease is most prevalent
Sally Howard
Abstract
Lung conditions are the third biggest killer in the UK, yet <i>The BMJ</i> finds a postcode lottery for access to crucial diagnostic services that most impacts the areas with the highest burden. <b>Sally Howard</b> reports
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LotteryMedicineDiseaseLung diseaseLungFamily medicineIntensive care medicinePediatricsPathologyInternal medicineEconomicsMicroeconomicsHealthcare cost, quality, practicesArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationAutopsy Techniques and Outcomes