Healthcare Utilisation Does Not Necessarily Reflect Healthcare Quality in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

1], which comprehensively synthesises the impact of geographical location and socioeconomic status on healthcare utilisation and clinical outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).By demonstrating that rural residence and socioeconomic disadvantage influence access to specialist care, emergency department attendance and hospitalisation, the authors provide important evidence that healthcare inequalities remain relevant despite major advances in IBD management.