Table 2 Reason for seeking a second opinion (n = 57). Frequencies and percentages with confidence intervals
Reason for second opinion | Response | Frequency | Percent | Confidence interval for percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Needed reassurance | Yes | 27 | 49.1 | (21.0, 77.2) |
Needed To Consider Options | Yes | 23 | 41.8 | (15.3, 68.3) |
Family and Friends | Yes | 14 | 25.5 | (0.0, 53.4) |
Wasn’t Comfortable with First Dr | Yes | 9 | 16.4 | (1.8, 30.9) |
Didn’t Trust First Dr | Yes | 8 | 14.5 | (0.0, 60.2) |
First Dr. Didn’t Understand My Concerns | Yes | 5 | 9.1 | (0.0, 22.2) |
Didn’t Understand Treatment Choices | Yes | 4 | 7.3 | (2.4, 12.1) |
Consulted A Second Doctor To Get Access To A Clinical Trial | Yes | 2 | 3.5 | (0.0, 11.6) |
Second Opinion In Order To Access Treatment Faster | Yes | 2 | 3.5 | (0.0, 11.6) |
Other/Unclear | Yes | 3 | 5.5 | (0.0, 16.8) |
Recommended by 1st Doctor | Yes | 2 | 3.5 | (0.0, 18.0) |