Regional differences in echocardiography provision in New Zealand--results from the 2013 SCANZ Workforce Survey.

Unlabelled: Abstract

Aim: Healthcare may be unevenly distributed based on geographic location. This study aimed to identify whether regional differences in echocardiography provision exist and, if so, to explore key causes.

Method: In March 2013, 18 public hospitals with a sonographer-led echocardiography service were surveyed, all of which provided data.