Table 1.
Total number of medical establishments available in Taiwan and number of establishments selected for this study by establishment type
| Medical establishment | Total establishmentsa | No. of counties locatedb | No. selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical centers | 17 | 8 | 17 |
| Regional hospitals | 63 | 20 | 63 |
| Local hospitals | 375 | 24 | 30 |
| Independent clinics | 18,155 | 25 | 30 |
| Others | 36 | 13 | 10 |
| Total | 18,646 | 25 | 150 |
a
Number of establishments are based on the records from Department of Health as of 2004.
b
Number of counties in which selected establishments were located illustrate the geographical and administrative coverage of survey samples in this study.