Variation in Spine Surgeon Selection Criteria Between Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery Patients

Conclusions: The growth in patient autonomy within the current health care system has emphasized the importance of identifying patient preferences in the physician selection process. Board certification, in-network insurance status, and bedside manner may be the most influential factors for patients in spine surgeon selection irrespective of surgical subspecialty. Patients may also be more likely to seek spine surgeons with neurosurgery training over orthopedic surgery training. The present study provides spine surgeons a framework to improve both patient recruitment and patient satisfaction.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research