Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Health Survey for England, 2013

Variable Details

VariableConvDoc
LabelHad conversation with doctor/nurse etc about long term condition
Question text You mentioned earlier that you have a/some long term health condition(s). Doctors, nurses or other health workers sometimes have a special discussion with people with a long term condition, to look at the way that their health and care is managed. This is to make sure that people are given information and understand the options for their condition, are happy with the care they are receiving overall for their health, and know how they can be involved in decisions about their care. Have you had a conversation like this with your doctor, nurse or health worker about your long term condition(s)?
Responses
1 Yes 2073
2 No 1563
3 Not sure 111
-9 No answer/refused 1
-8 Don't know 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
-1 Item not applicable 7232
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationHealth Survey for England, 2013
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Adults (aged 16 and over) and children (aged 0-15 years) in the general population, living in private households in England during 2013.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The survey is conducted annually.