“Second, if individuals’ own perception of health is what drives healthcare demand beyond actual health and other socioeconomic characteristics, then equipping them through personalised or public health campaigns with the necessary tools and information to accurately assess their health and determine when to seek healthcare is perhaps a valuable long-term strategy for reducing unnecessary healthcare use.

“Identifying patients with health misperception and reducing unnecessary visits to the doctor can have important implications for the effectiveness of such rationing mechanisms.

“Not only will they free up physician capacity, but they can also directly ensure timely care for other patients who are in need of urgent intervention.”

The report adds: “Finally, the study also relates to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis for what concerns individuals underestimation of risk of contracting the disease, overestimation of own immunity levels, and adaptive behaviour.

Source: Daily Express

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