Do patients' characteristics influence their healthcare concerns?-A hospital care survey.

Background: Hospital performance is often monitored by surveys that assess patient experiences with hospital care. Certain patient characteristics may shape how some aspects of hospital care are viewed and reported on surveys.

Objective: The aim of the study was to examine factors considered important to patients and determine whether there were differences in answers based on age, gender, or educational level.

Primary Care Perceptions and Practices on Discussion and Advice Regarding Sexual Practices.

Objectives: The United States has experienced an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the past decade, a trend that may be influenced by communication gaps between family physicians and patients. We sought to identify factors that hinder discussion about safe sexual practices and STIs, understand physicians' perceptions of their role in preventing STIs, and explore methods of initiating discussions on sexual health.

Methods: From April 30, 2016 to September 1, 2016, family physicians at our institution were given written surveys with 22 questions to answer and rank in order of their best practice.