What factors do patients consider when choosing a hand surgeon?

Authors :: Debkowska M
Lynch B
Ruskin J
Komatsu D
Caradonna S
Wang E
Muhlrad S
Source :: Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery [Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg] 2023 Jun 16; Vol. 10 (1), pp. 2222802. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 16 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: This study evaluated what patients consider in choosing a surgeon. A survey was given to 303 patients. Most found their hand surgeon through a medical or family/friend referral ( p < .05). Surgeon credentials and accepted insurance were statistically more likely to be rated first ( p <.001). We recommend educating referring physicians about our practices.<br />Competing Interests: No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).<br /> (© 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.)