LITERATURE

Financial Toxicity in People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Bloomfeld, R. S., Bickston, S. J.

Financial toxicity is the term for problems our patients suffer related to the cost of medical care. It differs from both direct and indirect costs and is surprisingly common in patients that most would consider well-insured. This editorial discusses steps we can take to limit our patients’ suffering.

Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33146376
Topic(s): Economic Burden
Health Condition(s): Inflammation
Year Published: 2021
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