Doctor's Dont Do Well in Trust, A New Gallop Poll
Let me first start by saying that I often dismiss Gallop polls. I believe they are usually performed via telephone and therefore biased purely due to limited number of people that will actually sit and participate in these surveys. To be honest, I worry about the credibility of someone that is not "to busy" in life to participate in these surveys.
Regardless, Gallop polls are flung around in the media constantly as verbal fodder, and whether I like it or not they do have an affect on the viewing public.
This poll released yesterday (as flawed as it may be) certainly points toward a problem.
Pharmacists Continue To Rank High In Gallup Poll, USA
Not that I believe teachers, nurses, and pharmacist do not deserve their ranking, I do! But that physicians did so poorly. The professionals that should be the most connected and personal adviser someone has, comes in 5th. Well, maybe I should be happy the profession is "in the top tier" but somehow I feel disappointed.
I'm sure I could postulate for hours about why we physicians have fallen from public grace in recent years but honestly it is of little consequence. The entire health care system is broke and Doctors as the health care leaders must take responsibility.
Responsibility to get back in touch with our patients.
Responsibility to remove insurance and corporations influences on our relationships.
Responsibility to be accountable to our patients and to earn their trust again.
i don't know... just what I think.
Regardless, Gallop polls are flung around in the media constantly as verbal fodder, and whether I like it or not they do have an affect on the viewing public.
This poll released yesterday (as flawed as it may be) certainly points toward a problem.
Pharmacists Continue To Rank High In Gallup Poll, USA
Not that I believe teachers, nurses, and pharmacist do not deserve their ranking, I do! But that physicians did so poorly. The professionals that should be the most connected and personal adviser someone has, comes in 5th. Well, maybe I should be happy the profession is "in the top tier" but somehow I feel disappointed.
I'm sure I could postulate for hours about why we physicians have fallen from public grace in recent years but honestly it is of little consequence. The entire health care system is broke and Doctors as the health care leaders must take responsibility.
Responsibility to get back in touch with our patients.
Responsibility to remove insurance and corporations influences on our relationships.
Responsibility to be accountable to our patients and to earn their trust again.
i don't know... just what I think.
Posted by brian at 12:00 AM | Link | 2 comments
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Re: Doctor's Dont Do Well in Trust, A New Gallop Poll
Care! That’s the reason doctor’s rate so low on the Gallop Polls. Just because someway answers the Gallop Poll doesn't mean that they have nothing to do. Maybe they just want their voice heard. That’s why I am bothering during the busiest season of the year to post. Doctors don't take the time to talk with patients any more. Just the other day I took my dog to the vet. The next day the veterinarian called to see if his medicine was working and how he was doing. I have never got a telephone call from a doctor. Or their office. I have discovered lately that Solantic at Walmart is much more attentive than my local doctor. At least the receptionist calls the next day to see how you are feeling.
Best of Luck to the Concierge Doctor
Best of Luck to the Concierge Doctor
Posted by chaffman on December 19, 2007 at 9:08 AM
Re: Doctor's Dont Do Well in Trust, A New Gallop Poll
Chaffman
I couldn't agree more. as you point out, people want to be cared for. not shuffled in a McMedicine fashion.
Of note, i'm sure your Vet and the Urgent Care center is paid cash upfront. They dont have to jump through 10 hoops and wait 90days to be paid. They are trying to care for the person, not the insurance company.
This is NOT a justification and I agree with you. I never have a nurse make my phone calls. I call always call patients personally. If we dont communicate with our patients.... whats the point.
thanks for the comment.
brian
I couldn't agree more. as you point out, people want to be cared for. not shuffled in a McMedicine fashion.
Of note, i'm sure your Vet and the Urgent Care center is paid cash upfront. They dont have to jump through 10 hoops and wait 90days to be paid. They are trying to care for the person, not the insurance company.
This is NOT a justification and I agree with you. I never have a nurse make my phone calls. I call always call patients personally. If we dont communicate with our patients.... whats the point.
thanks for the comment.
brian
Posted by brian on December 19, 2007 at 9:30 AM
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