- A doctor in Mexico has generated a discussion among professionals due to his peculiar form of advertising.
- Many of the users think that it is unprofessional as it encourages patients to only come to see if they can earn the money.
- Why do patients prefer private services?
a doctor in Mexico has generated a discussion among professionals due to the particular publicity that circulates outside their medical office.
Many of the users think what is little professional, as it encourages patients to only come to see if they can earn the money. While others exclaim that it is a good strategy, since only this trusting in their knowledge as a doctor.
BUT IT WORKS?
Mexicans prefer to attend private clinics
The portal Political Animal publishes a report in which it indicates that in 2019 the pharmacy offices attended to 13.3 million Mexicans. Although for 2020 it was 17.4 million. Which means a 30 percent increase. In addition, the trend continues to increase during this 2021.
Meanwhile, public health loses patients.
Why do patients prefer private services?
According to the latest results report of the National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT 2020-2021)the sThe public sector has not yet been able to guarantee universal health protection in Mexico. exist people who do not have any affiliation public health institutions or programs. Similarly, not all members go to the public service to receive medical care.
The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), just like him XXI Century Medical Service either Popular insuranceare the institutions that have highest health coverage in the country with 36.7%, 6% and 37.4%, respectively. Although they concentrate more than half of the population.
PUBLIC HEALTH DISCOMFORT
One of the main annoyances of public health It is all the time that is lost in the waiting room to be able to access the office. In some cases it is necessary to go from the first hours of the day to make an appointment and that is something that annoys patients.
Similarly, clinics pharmacy They are characterized by their economic services. Consultations usually have a price that varies between 40 and 50 pesos. So they are more accessible than other types of private care.
The medical care offered in public clinics and hospitals has not managed to cover all of its members.
Between 2018 and 2019, despite having the right to use the service, a significant percentage of the population sought care in ambulatory health services in other institutions. As an example, the 60.9% of IMSS beneficiaries received care at the Institute.
Of the rest, little more than the third part (33.9%) received medical attention in a private institutionwhile the 5.1% went to another public institution.
However, despite the popularity of pharmacy offices, there are so many that the competition uses more marketing strategies every day. Some with promotions, others with signs that promise to return your money if they don’t cure you.
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