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What factors do patients consider when choosing a hand surgeon?

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2023.2222802

Authors: Monika Debkowska, Brian Lynch, Jeremy Ruskin, David Komatsu, Samuel Caradonna, Edward Wang, Samantha Muhlrad

Institutions: Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4380986912

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