Table 3 Reason for not seeking a second opinion (n = 297). Frequencies and percentages with confidence intervals
Reason for no second opinion | Response | Frequency | Percent | Confidence interval for percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Confident With First Dr | Yes | 259 | 88.7 | (77.9, 99.5) |
Not Enough Money | Yes | 73 | 25.0 | (19.5, 30.5) |
Didn’t Know Which Dr. To See | Yes | 12 | 4.1 | (0.0, 8.3) |
Wanted to Start Treatment ASAP | Yes | 10 | 3.4 | (0.0, 9.5) |
Didn’t Know I Could Get a Second Opinion | Yes | 9 | 3.1 | (0.0, 9.6) |
Not Enough Time | Yes | 6 | 2.1 | (0.0, 11.0) |
Didn’t Want to Upset Dr | Yes | 4 | 1.4 | (0.0, 3.0) |
Felt Rushed Into Treatment | Yes | 4 | 1.4 | (0.0, 9.6) |
Didn’t Feel It Was Necessary | Yes | 2 | 0.7 | (0.0, 2.1) |
Other | Yes | 4 | 1.4 | (0.0, 5.5) |