Why Do Cancer Patients Have Difficulties Evaluating the Need for a Second Opinion and What Is Needed to Lower the Barrier? A Qualitative Study

Background: Requesting a second opinion (SO) is common in oncology. The reasons and barriers for patients not seeking an SO have yet been to be investigated. Why do patients have difficulties evaluating their need for an SO and what could be done to minimize these barriers? Patients and Methods: A 2...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Oncology research and treatment 2018-01, Vol.41 (12), p.769-773
Hauptverfasser:	Peier-Ruser, Karen S., von Greyerz, Salome
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Clinical Decision-Making Focus Groups Humans Neoplasms - diagnosis Neoplasms - psychology Neoplasms - therapy Patient Participation - psychology Physician-Patient Relations Qualitative Research Referral and Consultation Research Article Time Factors
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