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Patient satisfaction with medical consultations among adults attending Mulago hospital assessment centre

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 3 , 2016 , pages: 87–93

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1177977

Author(s): Angella Kabatooro Department of Family Medicine, Uganda , Fred Ndoboli Department of Family Medicine, Uganda , Jane Namatovu Department of Family Medicine, Uganda

Keywords: medical consultations , patient satisfaction , patient–clinician interaction

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Abstract

Background: Patient satisfaction is known to positively influence patients’ compliance with medical advice. In Africa, and specifically Uganda, this interaction has rarely been put to scientific inquiry. This study aimed to determine the level of patient satisfaction and identify factors influencing satisfaction with medical consultations among adults attending Mulago Assessment Centre.

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