Results: Access to Healthcare information
Published on 10/01/2015
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1.
1.
Do you see a Doctor or Nurse Practicioner for your healthcare needs? Doctor
80%
1253 votes
Nurse Practioner
13%
206 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
109 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
n/a | 1.28% | 20 |
1.02% | 16 | |
none | 1.02% | 16 |
both | 0.96% | 15 |
na | 0.70% | 11 |
pa | 0.13% | 2 |
have neither | 0.13% | 2 |
neither | 0.13% | 2 |
sosmetimes | 0.06% | 1 |
physicians asst | 0.06% | 1 |
both depending on the situation | 0.06% | 1 |
shrink | 0.06% | 1 |
i see gp, np and specialists | 0.06% | 1 |
waiting on insurance | 0.06% | 1 |
doctor's assistant (aka pa) | 0.06% | 1 |
non | 0.06% | 1 |
physicians assistant | 0.06% | 1 |
both, depending on who is available to see me. | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on reason for visit | 0.06% | 1 |
depends | 0.06% | 1 |
physician assistant | 0.06% | 1 |
either one that is available | 0.06% | 1 |
i do my best to avoid them | 0.06% | 1 |
i only go to emergency or walk in clinic i do not have a dr | 0.06% | 1 |
physician assistant....who charges $65 a visit! wonder what the doc would charge | 0.06% | 1 |
whoever is available | 0.06% | 1 |
do not go - and would never let a pa go near me. | 0.06% | 1 |
still looking for one. only access is to hospital in emergencies | 0.06% | 1 |
other | 0.06% | 1 |
i see my chiropractor more frequently than my doctor. | 0.06% | 1 |
no one | 0.06% | 1 |
no. btw, it's practitioner | 0.06% | 1 |
pa (physician assistant) | 0.06% | 1 |
2.
2.
If you see a Doctor is this Doctor male or female? Male
50%
779 votes
Female
42%
665 votes
Would you change to a male/female Doctor?
4%
56 votes
Yes
13%
200 votes
No
16%
249 votes
Does your Doctor explain reasons for tests and procedures?
4%
69 votes
Yes
27%
421 votes
No
4%
64 votes
If your answer is No would you likely change practioners? male or female or different type for better care ?
1%
16 votes
Yes Its in my best interest to have the best care possible
12%
186 votes
No I just deal and its too hard to find another Doctor
7%
112 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
84 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
n/a | 0.90% | 26 |
na | 0.69% | 20 |
0.45% | 13 | |
none | 0.14% | 4 |
no dr | 0.03% | 1 |
have a nurse practioner | 0.03% | 1 |
they should explain reason for tests and procedures. if i encountered such doctor, without explanations, i will not go back to him/ her again. | 0.03% | 1 |
what are you asking here? | 0.03% | 1 |
n/a missing | 0.03% | 1 |
see a nurse practioner | 0.03% | 1 |
a | 0.03% | 1 |
both | 0.03% | 1 |
i don't have a dr they are all idiots who do not care about their patients at all | 0.03% | 1 |
see whoever is available at center | 0.03% | 1 |
whuuuuutttttt????? | 0.03% | 1 |
no doctor | 0.03% | 1 |
dislike and distrust them all | 0.03% | 1 |
if i could find a dr i could trust it would be an older woman | 0.03% | 1 |
still looking for a doctor | 0.03% | 1 |
the wording in this servey is difficult to respond to | 0.03% | 1 |
see many specialists. | 0.03% | 1 |
other | 0.03% | 1 |
no | 0.03% | 1 |
not applicable | 0.03% | 1 |
what doctor? | 0.03% | 1 |
3.
3.
Overall who do you think gives better and more accurate health care information and choices Doctor
71%
1114 votes
Nurse Practioner
15%
233 votes
Nurse
6%
91 votes
Other (please specify)
8%
130 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
1.08% | 17 | |
n/a | 1.02% | 16 |
na | 0.83% | 13 |
both | 0.70% | 11 |
not sure | 0.38% | 6 |
all | 0.38% | 6 |
none | 0.32% | 5 |
depends | 0.26% | 4 |
don't know | 0.19% | 3 |
depends on the person | 0.19% | 3 |
all of the above | 0.13% | 2 |
either | 0.13% | 2 |
dont know | 0.06% | 1 |
naturopath or homeopath | 0.06% | 1 |
both doctor and nurse practioner | 0.06% | 1 |
webmd | 0.06% | 1 |
n/a can' afford docs | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on the individual | 0.06% | 1 |
probably depends on the doctor/np | 0.06% | 1 |
shrinks | 0.06% | 1 |
myself | 0.06% | 1 |
pa | 0.06% | 1 |
no preference. they both do a good job. | 0.06% | 1 |
they are all pretty good | 0.06% | 1 |
equally | 0.06% | 1 |
i don't know. | 0.06% | 1 |
some they are and some they are not. | 0.06% | 1 |
no difference | 0.06% | 1 |
n'a | 0.06% | 1 |
all above can | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on the doctor | 0.06% | 1 |
idk | 0.06% | 1 |
all of them! | 0.06% | 1 |
depends. and it's still practitioner. | 0.06% | 1 |
usually the nurses spend more time explaining stuff | 0.06% | 1 |
all give good care | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on the style of the individual more than their job title | 0.06% | 1 |
it depends on the type of professional needed in any given situation | 0.06% | 1 |
women dr | 0.06% | 1 |
no clue | 0.06% | 1 |
they are all idiots | 0.06% | 1 |
any | 0.06% | 1 |
neither | 0.06% | 1 |
don't care! | 0.06% | 1 |
none, neither. you are a payment from a third-party. | 0.06% | 1 |
unsure | 0.06% | 1 |
no answer | 0.06% | 1 |
it really depends on the individual | 0.06% | 1 |
...? | 0.06% | 1 |
both are great sources of information & i trust both my dr. & practioner equally. | 0.06% | 1 |
either. | 0.06% | 1 |
either of them | 0.06% | 1 |
all of them | 0.06% | 1 |
n/a missing | 0.06% | 1 |
4.
4.
Have you ever heard of Physician Assistants? Yes
69%
1080 votes
No
31%
488 votes
5.
5.
If your Doctor employed a Physician Assistant would you allow that health care person to care for you that day? Yes
69%
1078 votes
No
31%
490 votes
6.
6.
Would you be interested in visiting a clinic that is run by nurses of a certified specialty for your care as an alternative to an emergency room for minor ailments? Yes
56%
871 votes
No
19%
295 votes
Undecided
26%
402 votes
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