Date Approved
6-30-2010
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Public Relations
Department
Public Relations/Advertising
College
Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
Advisor
Basso, Joseph
Subject(s)
Physicians--United States; United States, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Disciplines
Public Relations and Advertising
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine physicians' opinions of a federalized health care system as well as the effect federalized health care will have on the quality of patient care provided by physicians. A survey was randomly administrated to physicians from across the United States. The survey was administered as an on-line instrument. Because physicians are difficult to gather together for a focus group, a survey, consisting of multiple choice questions and personal interviews, was used for data collection. The survey was comprised of matrix questions. Each physician was given the opportunity to write in additional comments or suggestions. Data indicated throughout the course of this study that the presidential elections had an impact on physicians' views of the direction health care is headed. Findings for this study are conclusive. Physicians indicate that they do not want a federalized health care system; however, comments on open-ended responses indicated that, although something needs to be done, no one has a viable answer or solution.
Recommended Citation
Stier, Katrina, "What are physicians' perceptions of proposed federalized healthcare and how do they feel it will impact the quality of health care?" (2010). Theses and Dissertations. 111.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/111
