According to leading patient experience experts, every patient brings their unique expectations. Imagine the quality of care that could be delivered when providers know those expectations before each appointment. The key is to ask, listen and respond.
The study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that the prevalence of burnout physicians was 62.8% in 2021, compared with 38.2% in 2020. How can job burnout hurt physicians’ health and what to do about it?
2022 Health Care Insights Study has found that people are seeking a deeper and more meaningful relationship with their healthcare providers. Whether their goal is decreasing daily stress levels or increasing overall well-being, 81% of consumers say it is very important their primary care provider is aware of the overall happiness of patients and life satisfaction levels, and to be aware of how patients deal with difficult emotions and stress.
One in three patients said they have switched providers because they have had an unpleasant encounter with office staff, while around two-thirds or 67 percent said the friendliness of staff is an important factor when picking a provider. According to the same survey, 60% of patients are likely to select one doctor over another if able to make appointments online. And 61% place importance on how easy it is to make payments when considering whether to continue seeing a doctor.
Relaxing summer days attract us to more outdoors, athletic activities, which all require healthy vision so that we can join in on the fun. With that in mind, imagine all the summer activities that would be impossible without healthy eyesight. Here are 6 great reasons summer is the perfect season for LASIK.
According to Physicians Leadership, doctors spend an average 13 – 16 minutes per appointment with their patients but how much of that time is spent focusing on the patient is a question in relation with their mindfulness. Researchers have found that the benefits of mindfulness can improve interactions and relationships of physicians with their colleagues and patients.
Sunburn is one of those summer health risks that can come with long-term consequences. A few sunburns will increase your risk of skin cancer. It is the most common cancer in US – approximately 9,500 people in US are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In 2022 there will be an estimated 1,918,030 new cancer cases.
Three out of every four teens – or 75 % – aren’t getting enough exercise, and this is even more pronounced among female students. According to new research from the University of Georgiaoverall, female students reported less physical activity than their male counterparts; only 35% were active compared to 57% of males. New research suggests improving school climate can increase physical activity among adolescents.”
Physicians and other medical staff have long working days, with too many patients and mountains of tasks in the hospital. Тheir high stressful profession requires ways to refresh from the mental and physical restraint, especially during the summer holiday.
While kids have a variety of experiences during the summertime, there is evidence that access to high-quality experiences may have positive effects on their development. Let the summer be filled with happy and quality time, not time of worry for patients and caretakers.
