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[Patient's opinions on doctors' explanations (author's transl)]
MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
|June 24, 1977
Summary
Patients desire comprehensive medical information, including causes, prognosis, and treatment effects. Many want to read specialist reports or receive clear explanations, especially regarding serious diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Patient Information
- Health Literacy
Context:
- A questionnaire surveyed 1043 individuals across diverse demographics (inpatients, industrial employees, teachers).
- Assessed patient satisfaction with current medical information delivery.
- Explored patient preferences for receiving health-related data.
Purpose:
- To investigate patient satisfaction levels with medical information provided by healthcare professionals.
- To identify key areas of interest for patients seeking medical details.
- To understand patient preferences regarding specialist reports and disclosure of serious diagnoses.
Summary:
- A significant portion of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the medical information received from doctors.
- Patients showed strong interest in understanding the causes of their complaints, prognosis, and medication effects.
- Overwhelmingly, participants desired access to specialist reports, either directly or via explanation from their family doctor.
- Regarding serious or terminal illnesses, a majority preferred full disclosure to the patient.
Impact:
- Highlights a critical gap in patient-physician communication and the need for improved information dissemination strategies.
- Informs healthcare providers on tailoring medical information to patient needs and preferences.
- Emphasizes the importance of transparency and patient-centered communication in clinical practice, particularly in oncology.