Patients’ expectations of primary health care from both patients’ and physicians’ perspectives: a questionnaire study with a qualitative approach

Table 5 Patients’ expectations of primary health care (PHC) – comparison of patient and physician subthemes

Patient subthemes	Shared subthemes	Physician subthemes
Assessment Best possible care results Communication Continuity Explanation Good care process Patient–physician relationship Proficiency Regular follow-up Symptom relief	Approachability Availability Care planning Follow-up Information Investigation Medical treatment Referral	Better health Certificates Good health Good health care results Guidance Rehabilitation

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