OBJECTIVE: To learn more about cancer patients' motivation for seeking a second opinion. METHODS: Participants filled in a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS: Among 106 patients, 34% had looked for a second opinion, 81% wanted to check the accuracy of their treatment, and 49% needed to better understand the diagnosis. Low understanding of information was associated with looking for a second opinion, and 79% felt assured after a second opinion. CONCLUSIONS: Seeking a second opinion may help cancer patients in coping with the disease. As data on benefits are missing, other strategies, such as qualified first opinion and a sound physician-patient communication, may be advisable.
OBJECTIVE: To learn more about cancerpatients' motivation for seeking a second opinion. METHODS:Participants filled in a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS: Among 106 patients, 34% had looked for a second opinion, 81% wanted to check the accuracy of their treatment, and 49% needed to better understand the diagnosis. Low understanding of information was associated with looking for a second opinion, and 79% felt assured after a second opinion. CONCLUSIONS: Seeking a second opinion may help cancerpatients in coping with the disease. As data on benefits are missing, other strategies, such as qualified first opinion and a sound physician-patient communication, may be advisable.
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Cancer; Counseling; Information; Patients' needs; Second opinion
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