Table 1.
Chinese and U.S. Internists Who Would Inform Patients of Cancer, HIV, and AIDS Diagnoses
| Question | U.S., n(%) | China, n(%) | Difference in Yes Answer, %(95% Confidence Interval) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Should the doctor tell the patient she has cancer? | ||||
| Yes | 19 (95) | 0 (0) | 95 (85, 100) | <.001 |
| No | 0 (0) | 7 (35) | ||
| Other | 1 (5) | 13 (65) | ||
| Should the doctor tell the patient he is HIV positive? | ||||
| Yes | 19 (95) | 17 (85) | 10 (−8, 28) | .29 |
| No | 1 (5) | 1 (5) | ||
| Other | 0 (0) | 2 (10) | ||
| Should the doctor tell the patient he has AIDS? | ||||
| Yes | 20 (100) | 18 (90) | 10 (−3, 23) | .49 |
| No | 0 (0) | 1 (5) | ||
| Other | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |