New studies by SSI and The Research Intelligence Group (TRiG) show that two-thirds of patients around the world feel disrespected by their physicians. Unclear communication is a prime reason for dissatisfaction.
About a quarter of patients globally complain that physicians do not answer questions, do not involve them in treatment decisions and use medical terms with no explanation. This appears to be a direct outcome of doctors not spending enough time with patients (44%). About a third of patients also believe doctors show disrespect by not being punctual for appointments.
