One of the Largest Post-WHI Physician Surveys Shows

More Education is Needed: Patient Misinformation about Hormone Therapy Remains High Chevy Chase, MD; September 5, 2007 – The Hormone Foundation announces results from one of the largest national surveys of doctors involved in menopause care conducted since the release of initial findings from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). The results leave no doubt – even five years later, a cloud of confusion lingers for both physicians and patients regarding the results of the WHI study. The online survey of over 400 physicians concludes that patients remain confused about the risks of hormone therapy (HT); in fact, only 15% of doctors believe their patients accurately perceive the risks of HT. The Endocrine System Health Resource: About the Hormone Foundation The Hormone Foundation, the public education affiliate of The Endocrine Society, is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals and the media. Our mission is to serve as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions through outreach and education. The Hormone Foundation works directly with the Society, and its experts in the field of endocrinology, to translate science for the benefit of patients with endocrine disorders and raise the general publics awareness about emerging endocrine system diseases. Through its website, free educational materials, public forums, physician referral service, presence at medical meetings, and media education campaigns, the Foundation has reached more than 200 million people with important health information. https://videos.whiteblox.com/gnb/secure/player.aspx?sid=47330