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Genitourinary medicine services; consumers' views.

P E Munday1

  • 1Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Watford General Hospital, Herts, UK.

Genitourinary Medicine
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Patients desire evening hours and separate locations for genitourinary medicine clinics. While most prefer open access, many also want appointments, same-sex providers, and privacy regarding general practitioner (GP) communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Genitourinary Medicine
  • Patient Services Research
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Genitourinary medicine clinics provide essential services.
  • Understanding patient preferences is crucial for service improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather patient opinions on current and desired genitourinary medicine services.
  • To inform the planning and development of new genitourinary medicine departments.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 300 patients attending a genitourinary medicine department.
  • Patients were asked about their preferences for clinic hours, location, access systems, and provider interactions.

Main Results:

  • A majority favored evening clinic hours and a location separate from main out-patient departments.
  • Most patients supported open access but also desired appointment availability.
  • Significant proportions of men and women preferred same-sex examiners; patient consent was generally required for sharing consultation results with general practitioners (GPs), with an exception for cervical cytology results in women.

Conclusions:

  • Patient preferences indicate a need for flexible scheduling, accessible locations, and personalized care in genitourinary medicine.
  • Service design should consider patient desires for privacy and provider choice.
  • Tailoring communication protocols based on specific tests, like cervical cytology, is important.

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