91% of Americans feel safe, protected at medical visits  

Ninety-one percent of patients say their provider made them feel safe and protected during medical visits in the past year, according to Stericycle’s 2019 Patient Safety Report.

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Stericycle surveyed 1,200 U.S. adults on their attitudes toward patient safety via a 14-question mobile poll in February.

Three survey findings:

1. Ninety-four percent of respondents said providers were genuinely concerned about their health.

2. Ninety-three percent of respondents said providers took the time to explain care follow-up instructions, and 91 percent said providers made sure they understood what medications they were taking.

3. A majority (94 percent) of respondents said providers routinely washed their hands, wore gloves and took other precautionary infection control measures during medical visits.

To view the full report, click here.

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