Not only is the shortage of doctors a pressing problem when it comes to medical care in this country, but the keyword “two-class medicine” is often thrown around. The gap between those with private insurance and those with only statutory insurance appears wide. How do you personally experience dealing with statutory and private patients? Join the discussion!
In Austria we have the great privilege of benefiting from statutory health insurance. This offers all insured persons and also insured family members extensive protection in the event of illness.
But when it comes to dental treatment, for example, you sometimes still have to dig into your wallet for extra anesthesia, better fillings or oral hygiene. Here it is especially worthwhile to take out private insurance. Those with private insurance also have other benefits, from shorter wait times for appointments to private rooms in hospitals and easier access to specialists.
How do you experience medical care with us? What experiences have you had with waiting times for doctor appointments and surgeries? Do you think private health insurance is necessary to get good medical care? How can inequality in this area be reduced? Feel free to write us your thoughts and experiences in the comments section, we look forward to your contributions!
Source: Krone
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