Seeking a second medical opinion: composition, reasons and perceived outcomes in Israel

Seeking a second medical opinion: composition, reasons and perceived outcomes in Israel

Abstract Background Seeking a second-opinion (SO) is a common clinical practice that can optimize treatment and reduce unnecessary procedures and risks. We aim to characterize the composition of the population of SO seekers, their reasons for seeking a SO and choosing a specific physician, and their...

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Main Authors: Liora Shmueli, Nadav Davidovitch, Joseph S. Pliskin, Ran D. Balicer, Igal Hekselman, Geva Greenfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
Subjects:
Second opinion
Health seeking behaviors
Patient-physician communication
Health policy
Survey
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13584-017-0191-y

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