Table 5 Perceived outcomes following the second opinion
From: Seeking a second medical opinion: composition, reasons and perceived outcomes in Israel
Perceived outcomes of getting a second opinion | n = 344 (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
I was satisfied with the SO | Not satisfied | 52 | (15.7%) |
Satisfied | 280 | (84.3%) | |
Total | 332 | (100.0%) | |
Missing values | 12 | Â | |
I experienced improvement after receiving the SO | Improved | 228 | (76.5%) |
Not improved | 70 | (23.5%) | |
Total | 298 | (100.0%) | |
Missing values | 46 | Â | |
There was a difference between the diagnosis or treatment between the first and the SO | Yes | 171 | (56.1%) |
No | 134 | (43.9%) | |
Total | 305 | (100.0%) | |
Missing values | 39 | Â | |
I preferred the SO over the first one | First | 16 | (9.0%) |
Second | 161 | (91.0%) | |
Total | 177 | (100.0%) | |
Missing values | 167 | Â | |