Sammanfattning
Equity in access is seen when needs determine access irrespective of population characteristics such as socioeconomic status and ethnicity. Equity in access is often investigated using indirect measures like utilisation as an equity proxy; however, disease stage and survival constitute alternative measures. Despite that equity in access to healthcare is a local and global political objective, inequities in access are still widespread even e.g. in Danish healthcare where equal and easy access are express political goals.