Table 1 Urologists’ reasons for or against cooperation with oncologists or urologists specialised in oncology care a
Reasons | All participants (n = 731) n (%) |
|---|---|
In favour of cooperation | |
To offer additional treatments | 242 (31.1) |
To improve patient care | 264 (36.1) |
It is mandated by the health insurance company | 77 (10.5) |
Opposed to cooperation | |
I can offer all treatments needed by patients with urological tumors | 291 (39.8) |
I have had negative experiences with collaborations | 14 (1.9) |
I am worried I would lose patients | 2 (0.3) |