Majority of Surveys Reveal Desire for Compensated Medical Assistance
In a recent survey conducted by Komsomolskaya Pravda, it was revealed that most Russians prefer paid medical services over the mandatory health insurance system. The survey respondents cited several reasons for this preference, including perceived deficiencies in quality, accessibility, or reliability of the public system.
One of the main issues highlighted in the survey is long wait times and bureaucratic delays in the public system. Participants reported that they have had to wait a few days for appointments, which can be especially challenging for those in need of immediate medical attention.
However, the survey also found that participants have reported receiving medical care promptly and in full when they have used paid services. This perception of better service and attention in private or paid medical facilities is another key factor driving Russians' preferences for paid care.
The proposal to compensate expenses for paid medical services if free services are unavailable or if equipment is not working at a clinic is another factor that has been highlighted in the survey. This compensation would help offset the costs of visiting a paid clinic for examination, making paid services more accessible to a larger number of people.
The survey results align with broader issues in the Russian healthcare system, such as personnel shortages, infrastructure challenges, and quality concerns, which are symptomatic of wider systemic problems. For instance, personnel shortages have been reported in occupied regions, and there are ongoing challenges with infrastructure and quality in the public healthcare system.
Additionally, the survey found that a small percentage (3%) of respondents prefer not to visit clinics and have no dealings with doctors. These respondents believe in using folk remedies for colds or illnesses instead of visiting medical institutions. One participant even mentioned avoiding medical care altogether and treating themselves.
Previously, the State Duma has proposed compensating expenses for paid medical services if free services are unavailable. This proposal aims to make paid services more affordable and accessible to a larger number of people, and it may help address some of the issues highlighted in the Komsomolskaya Pravda survey.
If you would like more detailed explanations or the precise survey results from Komsomolskaya Pravda, please specify or provide the survey text or link. The survey results provide valuable insights into the preferences of Russians regarding their healthcare and highlight the need for improvements in the mandatory health insurance system.
- The perceived issues within the public medical-conditions system, such as long wait times and bureaucratic delays, have led many Russians to prefer paid science services, as they perceive these services to offer prompt and reliable medical-attention.
- The suggestion of compensating expenses for paid health-and-wellness services in cases where free services are unavailable or equipment is faulty, as highlighted in the survey, could make these services more affordable and accessible, potentially improving the quality of care for a larger number of people.
- A small percentage of survey respondents prefer to rely on personal-finance and use folk remedies for colds or illnesses instead of seeking medical-care, underscoring a need for alternative solutions in the wider health-and-wellness sphere.
