Relationship between Patient Physician Communication and Physician Re- Preference: The Case of Public Hospital

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between patient physician communication and physician re-preference. In the study of the universe as a public hospital, the sample is easily determined by the sampling method. Data from the patients of two physicians were collected from 2 separate clinics. A total of 401 patients were reached with the average 100 patients of each physician. In the study, a data collection tool called "Patient Physician Communication Questionnaire" was used, which was inspired by two measures measuring patient physician communication. The results of the study showed that there was a positive relationship between patient physician communication and physician preference. It was determined that 92% of the patients evaluated the communication of their physicians and 95% of the patients who evaluated the communication of their physicians as well would prefer the same physician again. 90% of all patients will prefer the same physician again, 54% do not want to be examined by another doctor, and the same doctor will continue to recommend 79% of physicians to others have been determined. In addition, some demographic characteristics of the patient, such as gender, marital status, age and education, were found to be effective in-patient physician communication. Therefore, for the patient to choose the same physician, it is recommended that the physician create a more descriptive treatment process for the patient, provide psychological support and explain the results of the examinations performed.