Search PubMed⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

R D Gillette

Publications and source records attributed to R D Gillette.

At least 73 records · Page 4Linked to original sources
PubMedDate not supplied

First name or last name: which do patients prefer?

BACKGROUND: Opinions are frequently expressed in the medical literature whether patients should be addressed by their first or last names, but few supportive data are available. Our objective was to determine the preferences of a sample of ambulatory patients to guide physicians and other professionals in addressing their patients appropriately. METHODS: Three hundred seventy-five patients in a variety of ambulatory settings were asked how they wished to be addressed by physicians in various contexts. RESULTS: When meeting a physician for the first time, 45 percent of the respondents wanted to be called by their first names, 29 percent preferred last names, and 26 percent found either approach acceptable. When being addressed by a physician with whom they were already well acquainted, 78 percent favored given names, and only 6 percent chose surnames. Preferences varied little with age of the patient or with age or sex of the physician. CONCLUSIONS: These data indicate that one cannot predict reliably how a new patient will prefer to be addressed but that the great majority of established patients will want to be called by their first names.

Adolescent↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Engel reexamined.

Explore the source record for details and available documents.

Family Practice↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Does the family physician's role correspond to the patient's expectations?

A telephone survey of Ohio residents was undertaken to measure how respondents rate 12 selected characteristics of physicians and medical practices when choosing a doctor. All parameters were found to be important, some more than others. "The doctor being able to explain things in an easily understood way" ranked first, followed closely by "being able to reach the doctor easily for emergencies," and "the doctor's fees being reasonable." The effect of several demographic characteristics of the 12 parameters was tested; only age of the respondent had a consistent impact. Factor analysis showed that the interests of potential patients centered primarily in the areas of interpersonal relations, continuity of care, access to services, and activities such as preventive care, all of which are highly valued by family medicine.

Adult↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Single-payer system.

Explore the source record for details and available documents.

Health Policy↗