The top five reasons that people choose private health insurance
20/09/2009
Over 7,335,000 people in the UK now have some kind of private health insurance. A recent survey asked policy holders what their reasons for taking out private medical cover were. These were the top five reasons:
1. "The hospitals are cleaner"
The top reason people gave for taking out private health insurance was that they felt that private hospitals were cleaner. This has become an even bigger issue with recent scares surrounding ‘superbugs' such as MRSA and C.difficile.
2. "It gives you faster access to treatment"
Many people choose to take out a private healthcare policy because it reassures them that if they need treatment, they will be able to access it quickly as they will often be able to avoid NHS waiting lists.
3. "No waiting lists means less pain"
A major advantage to speedy treatment is that you'll be feeling better and back on your feet sooner, as well as having to endure any pain for less time.
4. "It means a faster recovery"
Many who took part in the survey said that a better chance of a fast recovery was a key part of their decision to take out a healthcare policy. One of the main advantages is you'll need to be absent from work for less time.
5. "It means you can see the same consultant"
Private healthcare gives you greater choice over your treatment. Many people prefer to have the option to see the same consultant each time as they feel more comfortable and the consultant is familiar with their medical history.
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