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The effect of clinical teaching on patient satisfaction in rural and community settings.
- Source :
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Canadian journal of rural medicine : the official journal of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada = Journal canadien de la medecine rurale : le journal officiel de la Societe de medecine rurale du Canada [Can J Rural Med] 2014 Spring; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 57-62. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Introduction: Few studies have examined the effect of clinical teaching on patient satisfaction in rural and community-based settings. We sought to examine whether patient satisfaction differed when patients were seen by a physician alone or by a physician and medical student in these settings.<br />Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in rural and community-based settings in southern Ontario (3 obstetrician-gynecologist offices and 4 family medicine clinics). Patients seen by a physician with or without a medical student present completed satisfaction and attitudes questionnaires about their experience.<br />Results: Patient satisfaction was high across both groups and did not differ when segregated by patient age, sex or employment status. Satisfaction scores were similar for patients seen by a physician with or without a student present. Satisfaction scores did not differ based on practice location. Patients' reasons for agreeing to be seen by a medical student included helping to teach students about medical concerns and helping to train future doctors.<br />Conclusion: Patients in rural and community-based outpatient settings were satisfied with their care when a medical student was involved.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Clinical Competence
Community Health Services organization & administration
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Ontario epidemiology
Students, Medical
Young Adult
Clinical Clerkship organization & administration
Patient Satisfaction statistics & numerical data
Physician-Patient Relations
Primary Health Care organization & administration
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1488-237X
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Canadian journal of rural medicine : the official journal of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada = Journal canadien de la medecine rurale : le journal officiel de la Societe de medecine rurale du Canada
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24698754