[Epidemiologic study of persons having group 2 insurance in Denmark. 3. A questionnaire study. Attitudes and knowledge of persons insured in group 2 concerning their insurance].
A questionnaire investigation among established persons insured in Group 2 and persons who have recently been transferred from Group 1 to Group 2 or vice versa shows that all three groups find that there are considerable advantages in insurance in Group 2. In particular, the right to free choice of general practitioner is emphasized. Under the present arrangement this is associated with geographic and temporal restrictions. In addition, it is regarded as an advantage to be able to change one's doctor (including specialist) from time to time. Approximately 1/3 emphasize that their way through the health system is easier in Group 2 and that they are treated more kindly. The reason for changing from Group 2 to Group 1 was mainly of economical nature. Where a number of persons were concerned, this was associated with retiral. Information about the health of this group also suggest that deterioration in health may also play a part in their choice. Nevertheless, the advantages of Group 2 insurance were not contested. The results of a series of investigations suggest that new Group 2 insured persons are considerably different from the established members of this group. This group consists mainly of young women. The transfer to insurance Group 2 was motivated mainly by definite dissatisfaction and where a number of these were concerned the change was merely temporary. It is concluded that the Group 2 form of health insurance has assumed new perspectives and forms of employment.
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Central Forskningsenhed for Almen Praksis, København.
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Jensen
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000191:economics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
En epidemiologisk undersøgelse af de gruppe 2 sikrede i Danmark. 3. En spørgeskemaundersøgelse. De gruppe 2 sikredes viden om og syn på sikringsgruppe 2.