In 2023 PULSE ran a survey in which a quarter of GPs responded they have private medical insurance, citing concerns around waiting lists and the level of treatment available on the NHS, a Pulse survey has revealed. The survey of 860 GPs found that 21% have their own personal private medical insurance, while 4% have it funded through employers. A further 15% said they were considering taking it out.<\/p>\n
Only a snapshot of the GP population.<\/p>\n
Results in full
\nDo you have private medical insurance?<\/p>\n
Yes: 21%<\/p>\n
Yes, through employers: 4%<\/p>\n
No, but I am considering it: 15%<\/p>\n
No: 59%<\/p>\n
Don’t know\/don’t want to say: 1%<\/p>\n
Total respondents: 860<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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