Table 3 Characteristics selected by patients as important in choosing a breast surgeon
Characteristics of surgeons | N (%) |
|---|---|
Demographics | |
Age | 52 (10.7 %) |
Gender | 45 (9.2 %) |
Origin | 16 (3.3 %) |
Marital status | 8 (1.6 %) |
Parental status | 3 (0.6 %) |
Religious status | 8 (1.6 %) |
Professional skills | |
Ability (professional) | 453 (93 %) |
Experience | 444 (91.2 %) |
Knowledge | 383 (78.6 %) |
Qualifications | |
Board certification | 155 (31.8 %) |
Schools attended | 36 (7.4 %) |
Hospital affiliation | 129 (26.5 %) |
University affiliation | 12 (2.5 %) |
Other qualities | |
Personality | 215 (44.1 %) |
Reputation | 221 (45.4 %) |
Availability | 198 (40.7 %) |