ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, July 27, 1996 TAG: 9607300006
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-1 EDITION: METRO
Virginia Tech's Center for Survey Research polled 1,168 adult Virginians between April 21-May 22. The margin of error is 2.9 percent. Numbers may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
Highlights biggest differences between certain groups.
Most Virginians are happy with their physical health, and the quality of medical care they receive. But most would also like to hold down the cost by limiting how much doctors can charge.
How satisfied are you with your physical health?
Very satisified 56%
Somewhat satisfied 34%
Not satisified 10%
Don't know 0%
How satisfied are you with the quality of your present medical care?
Very satisfied 51%
Somewhat satisfied 35%
Not satisfied 12%
Don't know 2%
How satisifed are you with the cost of your present medical care?
Very satisfied 30%
Somewhat satisfied 36%
Not satisfied 31%
Don't know 3%
National limits should be set on how much doctors can charge their patients
Strongly agree 50%
Somewhat agree 27%
Somewhat disagree 10%
Strongly disagree 11%
Don't know 2%
Who feels the strongest about limiting doctors' fees? Virginians who live outside the urban crescent, women and those under age 40.
Percentage of those who "strongly agreed" with limits
Urban crescent 45%
Rest of state 56%
Men 43%
Women 57%
Under 40 46%
40 and older 55%
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