Perceptions and attitudes of some dentists in Jeollabuk-do province towards privately-run health insurance / 대한구강보건학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
;
: 115-123, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-126124
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To identify dentists' perceptions regarding the possible introduction of private health insurance plans, thereby providing basic data to improve the existing dental health insurance system.METHODS:
A self-report survey was conducted with a total of 126 dentists in Jeollabuk-do Province. The survey was designed to gather information on the dentists' positions, perceptions and attitudes toward on a proposed introduction of privately run insurance schemes.RESULTS:
A negative general consensus was found for the privately run scheme. Also it appeared that an overall review was required.CONCLUSIONS:
Considering the high percentage of negative responses in the present study, it seems necessary to pro-actively reflect and complement potential issues in the current system before implementing privately run schemes in efforts to establish a solid foundation for operating dental insurance plans best suitable to the needs and characteristics of premium payers.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Complement System Proteins
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Consensus
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Dentists
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Insurance
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Insurance, Dental
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Insurance, Health
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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