China to launch nationwide health services survey
( 2003-08-19 11:36) (Agencies)
China plans to launch a
nationwide survey of health services from Sept. 18 to Oct. 20 this year,
according to the Ministry of Health Monday.
The sample survey will cover
the health situation of people interviewed, their requirements for health
services, the actual use of the services and the factors affecting such use.
Health officials said the survey is expected to be conducted at the homes of
selected people or through group discussions with people who will be asked about
their views on health service reform, and the situation of the medical services
for people in need and the migrant population.
Unlike the first two national health services surveys, which were conducted
in 1993 and 1998, respectively, the upcoming survey will cover the vast western
part of the country for the first time.
The officials noted that information gathered from the survey will be useful
for the central government to formulate policies concerning the health services
and health reform.
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