Table 3. Distribution Of Patient Responses By Items In The Multidisciplinary Physician Communication Scale.
| Surgeon survey items | % of patients who reported that they consulted with given specialist prior to surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| For how many patients did you consult with… | ||
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| a medical oncologist prior to surgery2 | ||
| few or none | 21.0 | |
| 1/3 to ½ | 54.3 | |
| 2/3 or more | 72.4 | p<.001 |
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| a radiation oncologist prior to surgery | ||
| few or none | 22.9 | |
| 1/3 to ½ | 40.1 | |
| 2/3 or more | 71.9 | p<.001 |
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| a plastic surgeon prior to surgery3 | ||
| few or none | 28.4 | |
| 1/3 to ½ | 62.8 | |
| 2/3 or more | 77.0 | p<.001 |
1
N=1764 respondent patients merged with 290 respondent surgeons
2
For patients with invasive disease
3
For patients who received initial mastectomy