Patients have clear expectations for testing: 93% expect their doctor to order a lab test upon request, with nearly 1 in 5 patients having asked for a lab test based on information learned on social media. Meanwhile, 27% have pursued blood testing by a trusted lab provider out of curiosity, independent of a doctor’s recommendation.
Patients have clear expectations for testing: 93% expect their doctor to order a lab test upon request, with nearly 1 in 5 patients having asked for a lab test based on information learned on social media. Meanwhile, 27% have pursued blood testing by a trusted lab provider out of curiosity, independent of a doctor’s recommendation.