Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to and quality of healthcare

This research project aims to shed light on the experience of multiple discrimination in healthcare. It looks at how 'multiple' discrimination is legally addressed and examines relevant case law with a special focus on healthcare. It also explores healthcare users' and professionals' views and experiences on how people of different gender, age, disability and ethnic origin experience discrimination and multiple discrimination when accessing the health system. It found respondents had experienced unequal or unfair treatment in relation to access to and quality of healthcare, discusses a number of barriers they face and points to possible improvements.