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Medical Students' Knowledge and Attitudes TowardsUniversal Access to Healthcare (UHC) Systems
Irish Medical Journal
|August 21, 2020
Summary
Medical students in Ireland support universal healthcare (UHC) but anticipate increased GP workload. They believe UHC is preferable to selective access, though implementation and speed of care remain concerns.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Universal healthcare (UHC) is a key Irish health policy objective.
- Understanding future healthcare providers' perspectives is crucial for policy implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess medical students' attitudes towards implementing universal healthcare in Ireland.
- To identify specific concerns and positive perceptions regarding UHC among future physicians.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed final-year medical students at UCD School of Medicine.
- A Likert-scale questionnaire assessed agreement with statements on UHC implementation.
- Data from 98 (42%) respondents were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Students strongly agreed that GP workload would increase (mean 4.3) and UHC is preferable to selective access (mean 3.85).
- Students disagreed that UHC implementation would be straightforward (mean 2.14) or lead to quicker patient care (mean 2.29).
Conclusions:
- Irish medical students generally favor universal healthcare.
- Key concerns include potential increases in healthcare provider workload and practical implementation challenges.
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