The consumer perspective
1Consumer Perspectives, Adelaide, SA. kmott@bigpond.com
Abstract:
As with all healthcare services, public or private, what matters most to consumers is that they get a quality service that meets their needs. Consumers will gain if corporatisation means doctors are freed from administrative tasks and can spend more time with their patients, but pressure to increase profits may compromise the GP-patient relationship. A broad range of services "under the one roof" offers convenience and ease of access for consumers, particularly families and older people. All types of practices should listen to consumer concerns, and strive to meet their expectations of quality, accessible healthcare and good doctor-patient communication.
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