Current status of online rating of Australian doctors
Sean AtkinsonCairns Sexual Health Service – Sexual Health, 381 Sheridan Street, Cairns, Qld 4870, Australia. Email: drseanatkinson@gmail.com
Australian Journal of Primary Health 20(3) 222-223 https://doi.org/10.1071/PY14056
Submitted: 25 March 2014 Accepted: 12 April 2014 Published: 23 May 2014
Abstract
Online rating of patient satisfaction of their doctor is increasingly common worldwide. This study of 4157 ratings of Australian doctors found patients were extremely satisfied with their doctor. However, this result was limited by a low prevalence of rated doctors and low numbers of ratings per doctor. Further studies are needed to determine how online rating will affect future practice for all doctors.
Additional keywords: delivery of health care, evidence-based practice, health personnel, health resources, patient-centred care.
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