Patient-initiated second medical consultations-patient characteristics and motivating factors, impact on care and satisfaction: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To review the characteristics and motivations of patients seeking second opinions, and the impact of such opinions on patient management, satisfaction and cost effectiveness.

Data sources

Embase, Medline, PsycINFO and Health Management Information Consortium (HMIC) databases.

Study design

A systematic literature search was performed for terms related to second opinion and patient characteristics. Study quality was assessed using the National Institutes of Health Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies.

Data collection/extraction methods

We included articles focused on patient-initiated second opinions, which provided quantitative data on their impact on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis or patient satisfaction, desc

SUBMITTER: Greenfield G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8475134 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature