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% |