Improving Doctor-Patient Communication and Diagnosis in Romania
Author Information
Author(s): Purcarea VL, Petrescu DG, Gheorghe IR, Petrescu CM
Primary Institution: ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry, Bucharest
Hypothesis
Integrating information technology in a physician's activity will lead to lower costs and less time spent while diagnosing patients.
Conclusion
Patients find the diagnosis process burdensome due to time delays, while physicians attribute challenges to financing and bureaucracy rather than technology.
Supporting Evidence
- Most patients agreed they have access to family and specialized physicians.
- Physicians reported that financing and bureaucracy are major barriers to effective diagnosis.
- Many physicians have access to technology and electronic medical records but still rely on manual processes.
Takeaway
This study shows that both patients and doctors face challenges in the diagnosis process, mainly due to waiting times and lack of technology, but patients generally have good access to healthcare.
Methodology
The study surveyed 304 patients and 320 physicians in a public hospital in Romania regarding their experiences and perspectives on the diagnosis process.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data from patients and physicians.
Limitations
The study may not fully represent all healthcare settings in Romania as it was conducted in a single public hospital.
Participant Demographics
Patients had an average age of 19 years, and most physicians had 15-20 years of medical practice.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
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