Patients' Views of Direct Access to Specialists, Part 1

Article Abstract:

Medical patients in Israel prefer direct access to specialist physicians rather than care coordinated by a primary care physician. Researchers surveyed 2,734 patients enrolled in Kupat Holim Clalit, the largest managed care organization in Israel. Overall, 52% of patients preferred direct access to specialists, while 48% preferred specialist referral by a primary care doctor. Patients under 45 years of age and those with more education more strongly preferred direct access. Educating these patients about the benefits of primary care may reduce preference for direct specialist access.

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Patients' Views of Direct Access to Specialists, Part 2

Article Abstract:

Medical patients in Israel prefer direct access to specialist physicians rather than care coordinated by a primary care physician. Researchers surveyed 2,734 patients enrolled in Kupat Holim Clalit, the largest managed care organization in Israel. Overall, 52% of patients preferred direct access to specialists, while 48% preferred specialist referral by a primary care doctor. Patients under 45 years of age and those with more education more strongly preferred direct access. Educating these patients about the benefits of primary care may reduce preference for direct specialist access.

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Patients' Views of Direct Access to Specialists, Part 3

Article Abstract:

Medical patients in Israel prefer direct access to specialist physicians rather than care coordinated by a primary care physician. Researchers surveyed 2,734 patients enrolled in Kupat Holim Clalit, the largest managed care organization in Israel. Overall, 52% of patients preferred direct access to specialists, while 48% preferred specialist referral by a primary care doctor. Patients under 45 years of age and those with more education more strongly preferred direct access. Educating these patients about the benefits of primary care may reduce preference for direct specialist access.

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