Researchers from Springfield-based Southern Illinois University examined data from nearly 2,250 surgical and non-surgical urologic cases, and found patient satisfaction scores improved in every single category when residents were present. In fact, 82.5 percent of patients who had a resident present during their case said they ‘always’ received quality care, compared to 78.6 percent of patients who did not have a resident present.
The study showed the presence of medical residents also improved faculty satisfaction and faculty perception of quality of life and patient care.
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