Abstract
Progress in medicine, transformations in healthcare organisation systems and access to new technologies have contributed to many changes in relations and communication between patients and healthcare personnel. The time to discuss and clarify doubts has shortened, while the period of waiting for an appointment and a consultation with a specialist has often been prolonged. Due to the lack or misunderstanding of information obtained from medical professionals, many people seek health information on their own account. The purpose of this document is to analyse the access Polish patients have to health information, the sources of and reasons for seeking that information, as well as the degree to which patients are satisfied with the information they find. We will also examine cases where patients choose self-healing. This is a survey based on an original questionnaire. The survey was conducted online and offline. The results of the survey were analysed by use of descriptive statistics. The analysis has indicated that access to health information is a universal need, which is independent of gender, age or education. Health information obtained from a doctor is most desired. The second-best source of information chosen by respondents is the Internet. Family members and friends are indicated as the third information source. Polish patients greatly appreciate doctors as a source of health information; however, given the difficulties connected with gaining direct access to information from healthcare personnel, they often search non-professional sources for information. The Internet and other media may be tools supporting the establishment of a safety culture, provided that the content published therein is consulted with medical professionals.
Subject
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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