Inequity and inequality in the use of health care in England: an empirical investigation

Read the paper by Morris, S., Sutton, M., & Gravelle, H. (2005) “Inequity and inequality in the use of health care in England: an empirical investigation” Social Science & Medicine, 60(6), 1251-1266.
[Available at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953604003569]

Briefly summarise and critique the paper in a short essay*, making sure you discuss the following points:
 What is the research question?
 What data and statistical/econometric methods are used?
 What are the key results?
 What are the implications of these results?
 What could be done to improve the paper?
 Are you convinced by the conclusions?

*Essay should have an introduction and a conclusion. You should
not simply answer in bullet-point form. Marks will be awarded for critical appraisal of each point.