Inequalities in healthcare access: how a man with exstrophy in rural India coped. (31st October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pandey, Siddharth; Sharma, Deepanshu; Singh, Bhupender Pal; Goel, Apul
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-10-31
• Subjects: healthcare improvement and patient safety -- urology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226857
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : We report a case of a 22-year-old man with adult exstrophy. The patient made a self-made urine collection device, which helped him to lead a normal life, carrying out his routine as well as occupational activities smoothly. This patient is a prime example of inequalities in healthcare distribution in low-income and middle-income countries. He was never taken to a proper medical centre to correct his condition nor was his mother ever given proper antenatal healthcare access. His background of being a poor person from rural India highlights the problems of inequalities in healthcare access.