What attributes do patients prefer in a family physician? A cross-sectional study in a northern region of Portugal.

Joana NunoSusana FernandesTeresa Rei SilvaAna Catarina GuimarãesBernardo Morais PereiraSara Laureano-AlvesIsabel Cristina Vieira de SousaDinis BritoJoão Firmino-Machado

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Our data show that modifiable attributes of the family physician (greeting, presence of an identification badge and wearing a white coat) are important for patients. Potential changes in family physician attitude in consultation could ultimately affect patient-physician relationship.

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