GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

850. Think about the various ethnic groups within the U.S. 
including Whites, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, 
Native Americans, and so on. To what extent do you agree with 
the following statement. a. Individuals who belong to the same 
ethnic group tend to be fairly similar to one another.

850. Now think only about ethnic minority groups within the U.S. 
such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, and 
Native Americans. To what extent do you agree with the following 
statement? b. Ethnic minority groups in the U.S. are very 
distinct and very different from one another.

850. Think about Whites in the U.S. compared to ethnic minority 
groups. To what extent do you agree with the following 
statement? c. Whites as a group are very distinct and different 
from ethnic minority groups.

851. Vignette number given to respondent.

852. This section is about physicians telling patients about how 
health insurance and managed care policies affect health care. 
First, I will ask you about your health care. Later, you will 
hear a recorded conversation between a doctor and patient and 
I'll ask some questions about the conversation. Do you have a 
regular doctor or clinic?

853. Have you been a patient with this doctor or clinic for more 
than one year?

854. I will read you some statements of beliefs people have. 
Please look at the card and decide which answer best applies to 
you. a. I prefer that my doctor offers me choices and asks my 
opinion.

854. I will read you some statements of beliefs people have. 
Please look at the card and decide which answer best applies to 
you. b. I prefer to leave decisions about my medical care up to 
my doctor.

854. I will read you some statements of beliefs people have. 
Please look at the card and decide which answer best applies to 
you. c. I prefer to rely on my doctor's knowledge and not try to 
find out about my condition on my own.

855. Do you have any health insurance, including Medicare or 
Medicaid?

856. Do you feel that you had enough choices among different 
doctors in your health insurance plan when you chose your 
current doctor?