Patients' preference for male or female breast surgeons: questionnaire study

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Abstract
In September 1997 a female consultant surgeon became available at Victoria Infirmary's specialist breast clinic, which had previously been run by a male consultant. From October 1997, 100 consecutive newly referred patients were identified by clinic receptionists on arrival and asked to fill in an anonymous questionnaire. Patients were asked their age and ethnic origin. The questionnaire then gave three options for consultant surgeon—male, female, or no preference—and the patients were asked to state the reason for their preference. Ninety eight completed questionnaires were obtained; two patients declined to complete the questionnaire.