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INTRODUCTION:Patients' non-attendance is a significant problem in modern healthcare. Non-attendance delays treatment, reduces efficiency and increases healthcare costs. For several years, the introduction of financial incentives such as a non-attendance fee has been discussed in Denmark. Set in the context of a tax-financed, free-for-all healthcare system, the political hesitance to introduce fees relates to concerns that additional fees may be badly received by tax-paying citizens and may undermine the political priority of patient equity. The aim of this qualitative sub-study was to investigate patients' attitudes towards a fee for non-attendance. METHODS:Six semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 44 patients who had been informed about being charged a fee for non-attendance. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a qualitative content analysis. RESULTS:Overall, patients' attitudes towards the non-attendance fee were positive. Non-attendance was viewed as evidence of disregard for the common free-for-all healthcare, and a fee was expected to motivate non-attendees to show up. However, most patients argued that certain groups (e.g. the mentally disabled) should be exempted from the fee. Furthermore, an implementation of fees should be easy to manage administratively and should not increase bureaucracy. CONCLUSION:In general, patients' attitudes towards implementing non-attendance fees are positive. FUNDING:Danish Regions, Ministry of Health and Central Denmark Region. TRIAL REGISTRATION:not relevant.
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Dan Med Jjournal_title
Danish medical journalauthors
Lou S,Frumer M,Olesen S,Nielsen AH,Væggemose Usubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-07-01 00:00:00issue
7issn
2245-1919pii
A5252journal_volume
63pub_type
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