Some Americans Say Doctor Visits Feel Like Going Back In Time

Six percent of Americans feel they walk “backwards in time” 14 years during doctor appointments, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults who visited doctors within 12 months found two-thirds believe modern healthcare practices would enhance their experience. Half expect new technology to improve care over the next decade, including wearable health trackers (46%) and new care access methods (52%). Currently, 76% view their doctor’s office as modern, defined by text appointment reminders (71%) and patient portals (63%). Future expectations include no-human appointment scheduling (53%) and instant test results (45%). Trust remains crucial, with 83% trusting healthcare providers with medical data but only 3% comfortable receiving information from AI chatbots. (Story URL)