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The California Medical Association said today that findings of a Public Policy Institute of California survey released today saying patients are largely dissatisfied with the state of health care are consistent with CMA findings in a similar survey.

“The Public Policy Institute is telling us what doctors have known for years – there is a growing concern among patients that health care is in real trouble, and the Governor and the Legislature must act now,” said CMA President Anmol S. Mahal, M.D.

Similarly, the CMA released a survey earlier this month that found that 91% of physicians in the state believe health care is in trouble.

The CMA survey also found that although doctors are frustrated with the health system, they still love treating their patients and report that is their favorite part of their job.

The entire survey and an executive summary can be accessed here.