Survey: Patients happy with physicians, want specific recommendations
A new survey out from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions shows that most patients still want their doctor’s honest opinion and recommendations for care. However, more and more patients want their physicians to offer more treatment options and also offer the ability to shop around for care. A recent article in American Medical News highlighted some of the survey’s findings.
Interesting to note is the fact that the third of patients who describe themselves as “content and compliant” with their own care are older patients who may have different priorities than younger patients. Sources in the article suggest that doctors try to keep up with the times and adapt to patients’ needs by offering online follow-up information and resources.
One other perhaps unsurprising find, given the economy, is that a greater number of patients think about cost when it comes to deciding on a treatment.
About the Author: Heather Comak is a Managing Editor at HCPro, Inc., where she is the editor of the monthly publication Briefings on Patient Safety, as well as patient safety-related books and audio conferences. She is also is the Assistant Director of the Association for Healthcare Accreditation Professionals.
Contact Heather by e-mailing hcomak@hcpro.com