Q3 2001
Health Module- Explanatory Notes
This module has been commissioned by a specially created Health Liaison group. This liaison group comprises of experts in several fields of medical research. The Dept. of Health and the ESRI are also represented on this group. While the module is short and not very detailed, it will still provide an independent measure of some basic health service indicators.
This module is asked on an individual and direct basis of all persons over the age of 18 in the household.
The module has been developed in order to meet these broad aims:
• To collect information on selected areas of interest including:
• Prevalence of specific health conditions;
• Length of time on medical waiting lists;
• Type of health cover;
Health Module
HEALTH
There now follows some questions about the health service and your health. Would you like to answer these questions now?
1. Yes
2. No
DOCTOR
Did you consult with your GP or family doctor in the last 2 weeks?
1. Yes
2. No
DOCWHO
Was this consultation for your own needs, or on behalf of a family member or friend?
1. For my own needs
2. On behalf of/accompanying a family member (i.e. immediate family - spouse, child or parent)
3. On behalf of/accompanying a relative
4. On behalf of/accompanying a friend
5. Other
OTHERAPP
Was there any other health appointment you attended in the last two weeks (for your own needs)?
1. Yes
2. No
NOTE: "This should exclude dentist, optician, physiotherapy, acupuncture and aroma therapy appointments etc."
PROCEDUR
Are you currently on a waiting list for any health procedures?
1. Outpatient hospital appointment (e.g. a visit to a clinic to be seen by a consultant or specialist)
2. Inpatient hospital admission (e.g. for surgery requiring overnight stay)
3. Appointment for a day care procedure or investigation (e.g. appointment for a test or minor operation that will not need an overnight stay)
4. No
Please note that this question allows for multiple answers. If 1 - 3 are chosen, then 4 should not be.
APPOINT1
How long have you been waiting for an outpatient hospital appointment?
1. Less than 1 month
2. 1 month to less than 3 months
3. 3 months to less than 6 months
4. 6 months to less than 9 months
5. 9 months to less than 12 months
6. 12 months or more
APPOINT2
How long have you been waiting for an inpatient hospital admission?
1. Less than 1 month
2. 1 month to less than 3 months
3. 3 months to less than 6 months
4. 6 months to less than 9 months
5. 9 months to less than 12 months
6. 12 months or more
APPOINT3
How long have you been waiting for an appointment for a day care procedure or investigation?
1. Less than 1 month
2. 1 month to less than 3 months
3. 3 months to less than 6 months
4. 6 months to less than 9 months
5. 9 months to less than 12 months
6. 12 months or more
PRIVCARE
Do you have private medical insurance (such as VHI or BUPA) which covers all or part of the cost of any hospital treatment?
1. Yes
2. No
MEDCARD
Are you covered by a Medical Card?
1. Yes
2. No
HEALGEN1
How would you describe your health?
1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
6. Don't Know
7. Refusal
HEALCON1
Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have any of the following?
01 Angina (Chest pain or tightness, caused by a heart problem, generally aggravated by exercise and relieved by a tablet or spray under your tongue.)
02 Heart attack
03 Stroke
04 Hypertension (high blood pressure)
05 Rheumatoid arthritis
06 Osteo arthritis (of the hip)
07 Asthma
08 Chronic bronchitis
09 Diabetes
10 Gastric/peptic/duodenal ulcer
11 Gallstones
12 Kidney Stones
13 Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones)
14 Underactive thyroid requiring tablets
15 Leg ulcer requiring a dressing
16 Skin cancer
17 Other cancer
18 Other
19 No/None