The data are based on a Harris Poll survey. It depicts the factors that are very important among U.S. patients for a positive experience with a health care provider, as of 2015, by generation. Some 41% of respondents from the baby boomer generation stated that the amount of time spent in the waiting room is an important factor to them.
The doctor's overall knowledge, training and expertise | 79 | 85 | 85 | 88 |
The doctor's ability to access your overall medical history | 58 | 66 | 69 | 75 |
Time spent with the doctor | 51 | 57 | 63 | 66 |
Ease of making an appointment | 50 | 56 | 45 | 43 |
Efficient and simple billing process | 50 | 47 | 42 | 40 |
Ability to communicate with the doctor outside of an appointment, either by phone or retail | 43 | 46 | 44 | 38 |
Time spent in the waiting room | 45 | 50 | 41 | 34 |
Convenience of the doctor's office location | 41 | 45 | 36 | 37 |
Minimized paperwork | 32 | 36 | 29 | 32 |
Appearance and atmosphere of the doctor's office | 38 | 35 | 25 | 24 |