|Articles|September 27, 2012
Which healthcare professionals are most trustworthy?
Despite Betty White, pet owners still rank veterinarians highly among healthcare professionals.
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When pet owners were asked to rank healthcare professionals, veterinarians came out almost on top in terms of trustworthiness. Here’s the list, in order from most trustworthy to least:
1. Physicians
2. Veterinarians
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3. Medical specialists
4. Paramedics
5. Dentists
6. Psychologists/counselors.
Source: Advanstar Pet Opinions Survey, 2012
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