HealthierMe: Researching Your Doctor - Valley News Live - KVLY/KXJB - Fargo/Grand Forks

A new study reveals Americans spend more time researching a new car than choosing a doctor or hospital. Most participants said a hospital's location was just as important to them as its mortality rate. And only half said they felt they'd made the right choice in a doctor or hospital. Experts say consumers should do their homework by researching patient satisfaction and doctor performance before making this important decision .