Back to Search Start Over

How well do physician and patient visit priorities align?

Authors :
Philip E, Tomsik
Ann M, Witt
Michael L, Raddock
Peter, DeGolia
James J, Werner
Stephen J, Zyzanski
Kurt C, Stange
Peter J, Lawson
Mary Jane, Mason
Samantha, Smith
Susan A, Flocke
Source :
The Journal of family practice. 63(8)
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This study found that there is alignment between a patient's reason for a visit and the physician's main concern 69% of the time. Less than fully aligned priorities were associated with insurance status and the number of problems addressed.

Details

ISSN :
15337294
Volume :
63
Issue :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of family practice
Accession number :
edsair.pmid..........e7a49dfc9e224b08ecfd5cfa19d54453