Abstract
People's attitudes in Dunedin and Auckland were surveyed regarding prescribing. A significant proportion favoured a prescription charge. With a choice between a free doctor and free medicine, there was preference for the former. No great dissatisfaction with the present system of prescription medicine was found.
MeSH terms
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Attitude to Health*
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Consumer Behavior
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Family Practice
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Fees, Pharmaceutical*
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Female
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Health Expenditures
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Humans
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Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services*
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Male
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Medical Indigency
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National Health Programs
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New Zealand
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Patient Compliance
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Pharmaceutical Services / statistics & numerical data
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Prescription Fees*
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Substance-Related Disorders