Physician factors affecting patient preferences in selecting a primary care provider: A qualitative research study in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Care continuity by a dedicated, well-trained primary care physician (PCP) has shown to improve health outcomes of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In Singapore's fee-for-service primary care system, patients can choose to consult any PCP in either a public (polyclinic), private (General Practitioners/ GP), or both types of clinics, resulting in potential fragmented care. Decision-making by patients in selecting their preferred PCP remains unclear. This study aims to explore the personal factors influencing the choice of PCP among patients with NCDs in primary care.

Methods

This qualitative research study was conducted in a typical polyclinic. In-depth interviews were conducted on patients with NCDs. Purposive sampling was implemented to enrol patien

SUBMITTER: Lee AEJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10906824 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature