Healthcare

New Survey Reveals Cancer Is Top Priority

Over two thirds (69%) of the public questioned in a MORI poll sponsored by the Doctor Patient Partnership (DPP) did not know what the term Primary Care Group (PCGs) means. Only 4% knew that the PCGs are a group of local health professionals including GPs, managers and patients that will make decisions about spending on local health services.

Over half of British adults suffer from back pain, according to new research commissioned by Electrolux Floorcare.

MORI interviewed 702 adults aged 18+ across Great Britain. Interviews were conducted by telephone on 23-25 June 1998. Data are weighted to the profile of Great Britain.

New survey emphasises need for better communications and education

MORI carried out two national surveys commissioned by The Royal National Institute for Deaf People, RNID, in April and May 1998, the results of which reveal the low priority the public places on taking action about hearing loss. The polls also uncovered the negative perceptions held about hearing aids.

A recent MORI survey shows that men know more about breast cancer than they do about prostate and testicular cancer.

The Doctor Patient Partnership Your Doctor Has Got You Covered campaign was launched today (Tuesday, 24 March 1998) by Alan Milburn, Minister of State for Health; Claire Rayner, Chair, Patients Association and Dr Simon Fradd, Chairman, Doctor Patient Partnership. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about changes in the delivery of emergency medical services when the doctor's surgery is closed?known as 'out of hours' care?and to encourage the public to use these services responsibly, especially during the upcoming Easter and May bank holidays.

A recent MORI poll for the Cancer Research Campaign shows that three quarters think it is fine to sunbathe as long as they protect their skin from sunburn, but only a quarter expressed concerns about skin cancer.