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. 2023 May 10;6(2):ooad031. doi: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooad031

Table 3.

Final Patient Diagnostic Questionnaire (PDQ)

Questions Choices
1. Has your care team told you your diagnosis in a way that you understand? [Your diagnosis is the main reason why you’re in the hospital.]
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

2. Can you tell me your main diagnosis? [Your diagnosis is the main reason why you’re in the hospital.]  Free text entry
3. Are you confident that your diagnosis is correct?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

4. Do you think your care team is treating your main medical problem appropriately?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

5. Is the team addressing all of your symptoms?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

6. Have you had the opportunity to ask questions about your diagnosis?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

7. Are you satisfied with how your care team has communicated with you about your diagnosis?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

8. Are you comfortable with your current involvement in the decision-making process? These decisions could be about what tests you are getting, what treatments you are getting, etc.
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

9. Do you have enough information to be involved in making decisions about your care?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

10. Do you feel that your care team is telling you all the information about your diagnosis?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet

11. Does your care team always treat you with respect?
  • Yes

  • Unsure/not yet