With the realization that today’s consumer has access to the finest medical care in the world but often does not receive it, then one can see why patients have must carefully choose their primary physician.
Healthcare today is constantly becoming more driven by managed care (Korsch & Harding, 1997) and this is affecting the way patients are cared for. It is critical for patients to know what kinds of things to look for in a doctor and to know what doctors expect of them.
The purpose of this research project is to assist patients in finding the health care provider most suited to meet t…