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What do real people say about patient experience?

12 people recorded interviews about patient experience across 8 organisations. 2 of them mentioned less pain in their own words. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about patient experience in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

  • Less pain2 of 12 mentioned it
    So I just started getting more sore after doing C-sections, after doing deliveries.Dr. Matthew Maynard
  • Team & hiring2 of 12 mentioned it
    That relaxation makes you relax, be able to talk to the physician, be able to talk to the staff, and work with the staff, and just makes you feel comfortable and like this is going somewhere, and that I'm going to be…Dr. Matthew Maynard
  • Family & relationships2 of 12 mentioned it
    I'm talking like debilitating, where I was on the floor, you know, crunched up in But she has given me the right tools that I have to be able to live my life I would recommend Heathar to anybody, friend, family member…Megan Newman
  • Confidence2 of 12 mentioned it
    Now that I've had my surgery, I don't even know if it's more confident, but I was talking to Dr.Arlene Pileggi
  • Symptom relief2 of 12 mentioned it
    By the time I got to WAE Clinic I had gotten a diagnosis but I only had, like, partial relief.Brenda Lyon
  • More energy1 of 12 mentioned it
    I'm talking like debilitating, where I was on the floor, you know, crunched up in But she has given me the right tools that I have to be able to live my life I would recommend Heathar to anybody, friend, family member…Megan Newman
  • Better systems1 of 12 mentioned it
    I'm talking like debilitating, where I was on the floor, you know, crunched up in But she has given me the right tools that I have to be able to live my life I would recommend Heathar to anybody, friend, family member…Megan Newman
  • Mental clarity1 of 12 mentioned it
    The number one benefit I've received as a result of my current arrangement with Now Health is the simplicity of it but at the same time just the focus on without judgment which I think is really important with doctors…Terry Snyder

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Showing 12 of 12 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

  • Megan Newman noted that while the service was pricier and outside her health insurance, it was more cost-effective than the 'small things' she previously spent money on, such as repetitive tests and medications for side effects that never provided answers.Megan Newman
  • I would definitely tell them to just go ahead and do it. My last thought before I went under was that I could still call it off, but that thought was crazy. I don't regret it in any way and I'm just so thankful.Arlene Pileggi
  • Brenda Lyon, a pharmacist, initially considered the cost but concluded it was 'totally worth the monthly fee' because of the unlimited access to her provider and the significant time spent during appointments. She noted that the personalized attention and hea…Brenda Lyon

Frequently asked

How does bVital's testing compare to standard doctor visits?
Dee Harllee noted that the testing was much more in-depth than labs from their regular physician. She described past experiences with other doctors as feeling like a 'courtesy thing' where they were brushed off, whereas bVital answered every question thoroughly. — Cleatus and Dee Harllee
Is the bVital at-home testing process difficult to manage?
The Harllees found the process very impressive and well-organized. Dee mentioned that the instructions were clear and the prepackaged distribution back to the laboratories made the week-long testing process comfortable to complete. — Cleatus and Dee Harllee
Does bVital provide support after the tests are completed?
Yes, Cleatus and Dee emphasized they felt supported from day one. They specifically highlighted the nutrition classes as an 'eye-opener' that provided additional information even though they already considered themselves healthy eaters. — Cleatus and Dee Harllee
Are back injections painful or uncomfortable?
Dr. Matthew Maynard noted that while patients often fear back injections, his experience was quick and fairly painless. He described the procedure as being way less uncomfortable than he initially anticipated. — Dr. Matthew Maynard
How long does it take to get an appointment at Joint Vitality Institute?
Unlike conventional physicians where patients might wait two or three months, Dr. Maynard found the availability excellent. He was able to get an MRI and the subsequent procedure scheduled very quickly. — Dr. Matthew Maynard
Can orthobiologic treatments help with sports recovery?
Yes, Dr. Maynard reported that even shortly after his injections, he was able to play a softball doubleheader with much less soreness than he previously experienced, noting his discomfort is now easier to manage. — Dr. Matthew Maynard

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