Strangers in a New Land: Evaluating the Diagnostic Effectiveness of the Turkish Health System in the Context of Syrian Refugees


Özen I. C., Tuncay Alpanda B.

in: Transforming Health in Turkey An Evaluation of Two Decades of Reform, Dilek Basar and Selcen Öztürk, Editor, Routledge, London/New York , London, pp.68-98, 2025

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Publisher: Routledge, London/New York 
  • City: London
  • Page Numbers: pp.68-98
  • Editors: Dilek Basar and Selcen Öztürk, Editor
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The study investigates the correlates of underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis in the Turkish health system between 2012 and 2016. It finds doctor time use intensity, university level patient load, and lack of technology all positively correlate with probability of underdiagnosis.