The Patient Poll Asks about Medical Homes

Patient Poll background
Conducted: February 4 – 7, 2011
Margin of Error:  5.67 percent
Sponsored By: Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society
Survey Consultants:  Conducted online through the Toluna Group and Taylor Brand Group.

Question: Have you ever heard of the term “Patient Centered Medical Home” or “Patient Centered Health Home” before today?
Answers:
Yes
 9.6%
No
 83.0%
Not sure
 7.4%
Question:  Based on your own personal health needs, please rate the following elements of the patient centered medical home concept.
Element: Having my own team of health professionals
Answers:
Not at all appealing to me
 8.7%
Somewhat appealing to me
55.8%
Very appealing to me
35.6%
Element: Having my physician leading the team
Answers:
Not at all appealing to me
 7.1%
Somewhat appealing to me
50.0%
Very appealing to me
40.7%
Element: Better communications and access via phone, email, and extended hours
Answers:
Not at all appealing to me
 7.1%
Somewhat appealing to me
36.9%
Very appealing to me
56.1%
Element: Attention to my future health needs
Answers:
Not at all appealing to me
 7.1%
Somewhat appealing to me
42.9%
Very appealing to me
50.0%
Element: Attention to wellness issues
Answers:
Not at all appealing to me
 8.7%
Somewhat appealing to me
45.5%
Very appealing to me
45.8%

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Last Updated: 4/22/2011
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