Patient Engagement May 2, 2024
Trust and communication are top-of-mind for consumers assessing the patient-provider relationship in primary care.
In a healthcare industry in constant evolution, the patient-provider relationship healthcare consumers seek tends to stay consistent, with patients saying in a recent U.S. News and World Report survey that they want a primary care provider who they trust, makes them feel heard, and comes highly recommended.
The poll of around 2,000 adult patients revealed that patients are connecting with primary care providers, with 73 percent saying they’ve had an annual physical within the last year. That’s good news, considering the outsized role primary care access plays in overall patient well-being and preventive care.
Still, there’s room for improvement, with 12 percent of respondents telling the...
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