What factors do patients consider when choosing a hand surgeon?

This study evaluated what patients consider in choosing a surgeon. A survey was given to 303 patients. Most found their hand surgeon through a medical or family/friend referral (p < .05). Surgeon credentials and accepted insurance were statistically more likely to be rated first (p<.001). We r...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Debkowska, Monika, Lynch, Brian, Ruskin, Jeremy, Komatsu, David, Caradonna, Samuel, Wang, Edward, Muhlrad, Samantha
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2023
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10281408/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37346889
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2023.2222802
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Sumario:This study evaluated what patients consider in choosing a surgeon. A survey was given to 303 patients. Most found their hand surgeon through a medical or family/friend referral (p < .05). Surgeon credentials and accepted insurance were statistically more likely to be rated first (p<.001). We recommend educating referring physicians about our practices.

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