Wien Med Wochenschr. 1999 ; 149(1): 4-12.

[What is the attitude of Mrs. and Mr. Austria regarding their health system?]

Barolin GS.

Osterreichischen Kuratorium für ärztliche Ausbildung, Fort- und Weiter ildung, im Rahmen.

1451 questionnaires were used in a survey. With 87% the population showed great interest for health questions. 2 thirds satisfaction with the present health system combined with 1 third of pessimism, concerning the opinion that the health system in the present form cannot persist because of financial difficulties. Higher educational levels showed more critisism. 800 verbal statements demanded more time for medical conversation; more esthetics in hospitals; inclusion of dental and spectacle-supplies into the health system; more alternative medicine (with very different opinions what should be ment by it). Selection of special risk group, like smoking, adipositas and extreme-sports. Cures were charged very differently, from "regular cheating" to an importance of getting allocation for the cure more easily. In 3 panel discussions confirmation of the above-mentioned items and some additional new points could be obtained including the importance of rehabilitation in old age.