This appears to be another case of the need to prove the obvious.
According to a study recently completed at the University of Chicago and published in Urology, “Speeding up prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is preferred by patients but does not reduce their anxiety levels.”
The researchers enrolled 188 patients who were first asked to complete “online surveys determining their anxiety levels associated with screening, cancer-specific worry about disease recurrence, and physical and mental well-being.” Afterwards, the patients were “randomly assigned to undergo rapid testing, and receive their result from their physician within 15 minutes (n = 67), or standard testing, where results are delivered by telephone 1-4 days later.” The results showed that 89 percent of patients “said they would prefer rapid testing at their next appointment.” Patients preferred rapid testing due “to reduction in stress while waiting (50 percent), convenience (57 percent), and [the] immediate opportunity to discuss results with their physician (73 percent).”
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Web site of my surgeon gives patient information and it stated at the time your catheter is removed I will personally review your pathology with you—was told when my catheter was removed pathology is only available on Fridays. In actuality, that is the day a RN in the practice has it in her schedule to call patients.Just think of the ANXIETY that causes. And as far as PSA’s the same is true—rn calls with reports and yes while it was the 1st post op in March I was anxious—had blood drawn and got results 8 days later —talk about stress. B
Hi Bernie. Sounds to me like your surgeon’s practice is being run for his/her convenience as opposed to the benefit of his/her patients!
I must say, I could not agree with you [more], but it’s just my opinion. … P.S.: You have an awesome template for your blog. Where did you find it?