John Richards, Simon Fraser University

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Privatization of maternal care and women's access to quality healthcare: a case study on middlemen in Bangladesh.
Health policy and planning · 2026

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Privatization of maternal care and women's access to quality healthcare: a case study on middlemen in Bangladesh.

Shahrin A, Berry NS, Richards J, Janes CR, Halim A

Health policy and planning2026

DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czag012 PMID: 41873671

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Richards, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Privatization of maternal care and women's access to quality healthcare: a case study on middlemen in Bangladesh." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]