Illegal Private Clinics: Ideal Health Services Choices among Rural–Urban Migrants in China?

Jul 29, 2014Social work in public health

Use of illegal private clinics as preferred health services among rural-to-urban migrants in China

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Abstract

Illegal private clinics are a significant source of medical services for rural-urban migrants in Beijing.

  • Access to health services is constrained for rural-urban migrants in urban public hospitals.
  • Illegal private clinics may provide necessary medical services despite their risks.
  • The existence of these clinics highlights the high costs and difficulties faced by migrants in accessing healthcare.
  • Health outcomes for migrants could be negatively impacted by the dangers associated with illegal clinics.

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