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Quick View. Nov. 21, 2005.
| Statement |
Strongly/
Somewhat agree |
| Clinics at retail stores can provide basic medical services to people at times when doctors' offices are closed. |
83% |
| The clinics provide busy people a fast and easy way to access medical services. |
78% |
| The clinics can provide low-cost basic services to people who otherwise might not be able to afford care. |
75% |
| I would be worried that serious medical problems might not be accurately diagnosed by someone working in an in-store clinic. |
75% |
| I would be worried about the qualifications of the staff in a clinic not run by medical doctors. |
71% |
| I would be unlikely to use the service for basic medical services such as a flu shot, strep-throat test or sports physical |
59% |
| I would be somewhat or very likely to use it |
41% |
| Patient experience |
| I have not used an onsite health clinic |
93% |
| I have used an onsite health clinic |
7% |
| I was satisfied with the: |
| Convenience |
92% |
| Quality of care |
89% |
| Qualified staff |
88% |
| Cost |
80% |
Most adult Americans are skeptical about medical clinics in retail stores. But at the same time, many would go to them for care, according to a survey released Oct. 26.
Source: Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Health-Care Poll, Oct. 26
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