How well do physician and patient visit priorities align?

Tomsik, P.E.; Witt, A.M.; Raddock, M.L.; DeGolia, P.; Werner, J.J.; Zyzanski, S.J.; Stange, K.C.; Lawson, P.J.; Mason, M.J.; Smith, S.; Flocke, S.A.

Journal of Family Practice 63(8): E8

2014


ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294
PMID: 25350264
Document Number: 675309
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.

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