GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

857. Does your health insurance plan have restrictions, for 
example limits on getting tests and getting care from 
specialists?

858. Have you, or anyone in your household, ever had difficulty 
getting a test or getting care from a specialist when you felt 
you needed to?

859. Some doctors or groups may be paid more if they limit the 
use of expensive tests or the use of specialists. Such 
arrangements are known as financial incentives. Have you heard 
of such arrangements before now?

860. Please assume that your health plan has a financial 
incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. 
OR Please assume that you have a health plan and the plan has a 
financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of 
expensive tests How important is it for you to be told about 
these financial incentives?

861. When do you think is the best time to be told about these 
financial incentives?

862. Who is the best person to tell you about these financial 
incentives?

863. How likely would you be to ask your regular doctor whether 
he or she has financial incentives that limit the use of 
expensive tests?

864. Do you believe what the doctor just told you?

865. Do you think the doctor provided enough information about 
financial incentives?

866. Do you agree with the doctor's decision nor to order the 
MRI at this time?

867. Based on what the doctor has just told you, how satisfied 
would you be with the office visit? Would you rate the visit 
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