Table 4 Reasons for choosing a specific second opinion physician
From: Seeking a second medical opinion: composition, reasons and perceived outcomes in Israel
Reasons for choosing a specific second opinion physician | n = 344 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Recommendation from a friend or a relative | 115 | (33.4%) |
Recommendation from the family doctor | 58 | (16.9%) |
Recommendation from another consultant physician | 36 | (10.5%) |
Recommendation from the service call center or secretary | 34 | (9.9%) |
Information on the internet | 27 | (7.8%) |
Previous acquaintance with the doctor within the private system | 25 | (7.3%) |
Previous acquaintance with the doctor within the public system | 10 | (2.9%) |
Independent decision- by proximity and availability | 12 | (3.5%) |
Reputation of the physician | 8 | (2.3%) |
Other | 19 | (5.5%) |
Total | 344 | (100.0%) |