Suboptimal Referral to Gynecologic Oncologists of Suspected Ovarian Ca Patients

Does women’s "social, economic, or education status influence referral practice?" she asked.

"Definitely, socioeconomic factors have an influence on whether people go to a high-volume center or to a gynecologic oncologist," Dr. Goff replied. "I don’t know if that is patient or physician driven."

Dr. Goff and Dr. Trope said that they had no relevant financial disclosures. The study coauthors included researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which provided funding for the survey.