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lysis and one year later, whereas the previous study looked at satisfaction with care. Satisfaction with care and quality of life are both important to evaluate. Patients could be satisfied with their initial choice, even if their health outcomes are impaired later.

Dr. Wu said, "Health-related quality of life is a multidimensional concept that includes physical functioning, social and role functioning, mental health and general health perceptions. It is an important outcome of health care and one on which patients, if given the opportunity, will base treatment decisions."

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Contact: Kenna L. Brigham
paffairs@jhsph.edu
410-955-6878
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
1-Mar-2004

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