Table 2. Characteristics selected by patients as important when choosing a breast surgeon.

Important features	Variables	n	%
Demographics	Age	26	4.5
	Gender	9	1.5
	Origin	3	0.5
	Marital status	3	0.5
	Religious status	7	1.2
Professional skills	Ability	163	28.0
	Experience	434	74.6
	Knowledge	316	54.3
Academic merits	Have attended university	53	9.1
	Work in hospitals	241	41.4
	University affiliation	52	8.9
Other qualities	Personality	114	19.6
	Reputation	100	17.2
	Availability	229	39.3

Source: SOH-IVSS Breast Pathology Service surveys