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Unequal Access to Specialists and MRI Linked to MS Diagnostic Delays
A retrospective study of nearly 8,300 patients examined delays in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, or MS. It found that geographic differences in access to care contributed significantly to those delays.
Patients may have difficulty reaching neurologists and other specialists, the study indicated.
Access to MRI facilities also played a role.
The findings point to unequal access to these services as a factor in how quickly MS is diagnosed.
The study details provided do not say what steps will follow.
A retrospective study linked unequal geographic access to neurologists, specialists and MRI facilities with delays in multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
The study included nearly 8,300 patients.
Researchers said differences in access contributed significantly to diagnostic delays.
- Who
- Nearly 8,300 patients with multiple sclerosis were included in the study.
- What
- A retrospective study linked geographic access to neurologists, specialists and MRI facilities with diagnostic delays.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Unequal geographic access to neurologists, specialists and MRI facilities contributed significantly to delays.
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- Study size
- Nearly 8,300 patients
- Study design
- Retrospective study
- Access factors
- Neurologists, specialists and MRI facilities