Perceived racial discrimination in health care: a comparison of Veterans Affairs and other patients.

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Published in Am J Public Health on May 14, 2009

Authors

Leslie R M Hausmann1, Kwonho Jeong, James E Bost, Nancy R Kressin, Said A Ibrahim

Author Affiliations

1: Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Dr (151C-H), Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1206, USA. leslie.hausmann@gmail.com

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