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We’re excited to announce that our 2012 Annual Report is now available! This brief report shows some of last year’s highlights, including all 12 NPCH Report topics, an overview of major media coverage, and a snapshot of our outreach to legislators and other organizations.
50% of parents say that word of mouth is very important when selecting a doctor for their children, compared with 25% of parents who say that doctor rating websites are very important. Mothers are more likely than fathers, and parents under 30 more likely than parents 30 and over, to say that online doctor ratings are very important.
Parents face an important decision when it comes to choosing a doctor to care for their children. There are many factors to consider: from the doctor’s training and experience to insurance coverage and office location. But where do parents turn for information to help them make this choice?
Curing diseases, improving treatments, and eradicating illnesses that were once deadly – these are all medical advancements made possible through research.
Although sales of narcotic pain medicines in the U.S. have increased substantially over the last 20 years, and national data indicate rising rates of misuse among children and teens, new information from a National Poll on Children’s Health suggest parents may not be fully aware of the risks.
About one-third of parents report they had received at least one pain medicine prescription for their children in the last five years. 35% of parents are very concerned about misuse of narcotic pain medicines by children and teens in their communities; only 19% are concerned about misuse in their families.