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Information Deficits and Second Opinion Seeking – A Survey on Cancer Patients

Tobias FuchsWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Hani HanayaWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Eckart SeilacherWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Marie-Jolin KoesterWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Christian KeinkiWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Patrick LieblWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Jutta HuebnerWorking Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 62-69 | Received 15 Jul 2016, Accepted 19 Sep 2016, Published online: 28 Nov 2016
 
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ABSTRACT

Objective: To learn more about cancer patients' motivation for seeking a second opinion. Methods: Participants filled in a standardized questionnaire. Results: Among 106 patients, 34% had looked for a second opinion, 81% wanted to check the accuracy of their treatment, and 49% needed to better understand the diagnosis. Low understanding of information was associated with looking for a second opinion, and 79% felt assured after a second opinion. Conclusions: Seeking a second opinion may help cancer patients in coping with the disease. As data on benefits are missing, other strategies, such as qualified first opinion and a sound physician–patient communication, may be advisable.

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