Understanding the needs of women undergoing breast ultrasound: Are male radiologists still needed?
A trend towards less male radiologists specializing in breast ultrasound was observed. A common notion in the field of breast radiology is, that female patients feel more comfortable being treated by female radiologists. The aim of the study was to understand and report the needs of women undergoing...
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| description | A trend towards less male radiologists specializing in breast ultrasound was observed. A common notion in the field of breast radiology is, that female patients feel more comfortable being treated by female radiologists. The aim of the study was to understand and report the needs of women undergoing breast ultrasound with regards to the sex of the radiologist performing the investigation. Informed consent was obtained from all patients prior to inclusion in a prospective bi-center quality study. At center 1 (72 patients), the women were examined exclusively by female radiologists, at center 2 (100 patients) only by male radiologists. After the examination the patients were asked about their experiences and their wishes for the future. Overall, women made no distinction between female and male radiologists; 25% of them wanted a female radiologist and 1.2% wanted a male radiologist. The majority (74%) stated that it made no difference whether a female or male radiologist performed the examination. The majority of women in group 2, who were investigated exclusively by male radiologists, stated that they had no preferences with regard to the sex of the radiologist (93%); 5% of the women wished to be investigated solely by a female radiologist and 2% exclusively by a male radiologist. The majority of women undergoing breast ultrasound are unconcerned about the radiologist's sex. It would appear that women examined by male radiologists are less selective about the sex of the examining radiologist. |
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| subjects | Breast Breast cancer Females Gynecology Health aspects Hospitals Informed consent Interviews Mammography Medical screening Patients Quality standards Radiology Sex Ultrasonic imaging Ultrasound Women |
| title | Understanding the needs of women undergoing breast ultrasound: Are male radiologists still needed? |
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