Perceptions and attitudes of some dentists in Jeollabuk-do province towards privately-run health insurance.
- Author:
So Young PARK
1
;
Heung Soo LEE
;
Hyo Won OH
;
Wan LEE
;
Boo Young CHOI
;
Hyun Jeong JU
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, Byuksung College, Gimje, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dentist;
Health insurance;
Private health insurance
- MeSH:
Complement System Proteins;
Consensus;
Dentists;
Humans;
Insurance;
Insurance, Dental;
Insurance, Health
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2012;36(2):115-123
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
