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

• Hoofdauteurs: Liora Shmueli (Auteur), Nadav Davidovitch (Auteur), Joseph S. Pliskin (Auteur), Ran D. Balicer (Auteur), Igal Hekselman (Auteur), Geva Greenfield (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...