Table 7.

Factors considered ‘Very Important’ & ‘Important’ in choosing a neurologist / pediatric neurologist for referral (2019 Survey)

Factors Considered when Choosing a Neurologist /Pediatric Neurologist		% Respondents
1	Appointment wait time (i.e., wait time is the number of days between referral order and specialist appointment date)	86.7%
2	Specialist’s previous experience treating a suspected condition	83.5%
3	Insurance coverage	80.7%
4	Quality of communication with the specialist (i.e., receive reports about my patients, calls, etc.)	76.8%
5	Specialists’ reputation in his / her field, when known	75.8%