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Off the cuff consultations.

M A Weingarten

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |November 9, 1985
    PubMed
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    Informal medical consultations are common, with men seeking health information and second opinions more often. Many patients consult doctors outside their usual practice for advice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Practice
    • Patient Behavior
    • Health Communication

    Background:

    • Informal medical consultations occur outside traditional clinical settings.
    • Patients frequently seek health information and advice through various channels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the frequency and nature of informal medical consultations.
    • To understand patient motivations for seeking off-the-cuff medical advice.

    Main Methods:

    • Recording 198 informal consultations over six months.
    • Documenting consultation settings (social gatherings, chance meetings, non-surgical medical settings).
    • Analyzing consultation demographics and content (health information requests, second opinions).

    Main Results:

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    • 198 informal consultations were recorded over a six-month period.
    • Men constituted a larger proportion of individuals seeking consultations.
    • Approximately two-thirds of consultations involved requests for health information.
    • Nearly half of consultations were with patients of other doctors, suggesting a trend towards seeking second medical opinions.

    Conclusions:

    • Informal consultations are a significant, albeit undocumented, aspect of healthcare seeking.
    • Patients actively pursue health information and second opinions through various avenues.
    • Understanding these informal interactions can inform healthcare delivery and patient support strategies.