Medical Fee and Service Advertising

Restrictions on advertising about services performed by professional groups have recently been questioned by the government and consumerists. The purpose of this study was to determine physicians' attitudes about the use of advertising in their profession and also to compare these results with responses from dentists, attorneys, and accountants. While a survey of these groups in three metropolitan areas indicate mild support for advertising in general, there was a definite negative reaction to advertising in the respective professions. Participants also reported their attitudes about the effects of advertising on prices and fees, quality of services, and public expectation and governmental regulations. The concepts of social marketing and informative advertising are suggested as approaches that may meet the requirements of both the government and the professions

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• Advertising by Physicians

  Sherman Folland, Sherman T Folland•Medical Care•1987

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• Physician Advertising Revisited

  John A Rizzo•Medical Care•1988

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