October 23, 2017.
According to a survey by the Directorate of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (DREES), which depends on the Ministry of Solidarity and Health, the French trust their general practitioner.
Doctors are appreciated by the French
In the event of health concerns, the general practitioner remains a recourse for a very large number of French people. This is what emerges from a vast survey carried out by the DREES. According to this work, “ more than eight out of ten people are satisfied with the quality of care offered by general practitioners (88%) and by specialist physicians (81%) “. As a general rule, they appreciate the level of information and the time granted by their doctor.
However, this assessment is not the same depending on the standard of living.. ” 6 out of 10 workers and retirees trust only their doctor when it comes to health information “, Note the authors of this survey. ” It is the same for people who have a standard of living lower than 900 € per month. “. The higher the standard of living of patients, the greater the trust in doctors.
An accessibility problem for some doctors
The French are also numerous to point the finger at certain dysfunctions, in particular in terms of excess fees and accessibility. 29% of those questioned believe that there are not enough general practitioners near their home. And 47% struggle to find a specialist. Ophthalmologists are said to be the most difficult specialists to find.
But we would also like to have more pediatricians, gynecologists and psychiatrists near our home. Result, in the event of a health problem, 1 in 5 French people (19%) will practice self-medication and 15% will seek information elsewhere than from the doctor, on the Internet most of the time. ” Self-medication and seeking advice outside the healthcare system “Are very common habits,” especially the youngest », Specifies the DREES.
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