An assessment of public experiences and expectations with physicians: a cross sectional study from Karachi, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although physicians are highly regarded members of society, patients are not always satisfied with their care, suggesting a mismatch between the public's expectations and reality. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the public's expectations regarding roles and responsibilities of a physician, to assess patient experiences, and to evaluate factors associated with the two outcomes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted via face-to-face structured interviews from July 14th to August 2nd, 2023, in Karachi, Pakistan. The study sample comprised 424 consenting adults enrolled by visiting public spaces (malls, parks, hospitals, and residential areas). A modified version of 'Exceptionally Good Doctor Likert scale', and 'Patient Picker-15' (PPE-15) questio

SUBMITTER: Irshad HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797951 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature