md selection

A survey by The Associated Press confirms that most Americans have little faith in their ability to select doctors based on quality, with only 22% saying they are confident they can find and use quality information to compare physicians.  Sixty percent rely on friends and family.  Only 4% think they get poor quality care, contrary to what research suggests.  Most judge doctors on characteristics like friendliness and listening.  And having insurance coverage for a particular doctor is very important.