Table 1.
Subjects’ Preferred Role in Decision Making
| Preferred Role | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Total = 142 | |
| I prefer to make the final selection about which treatment I will receive. (Role 1) | 26 (18) |
| I prefer to make the final selection of my treatment after seriously considering my doctor's opinion. (Role 2) | 50 (35) |
| I prefer that my doctor and I share responsibility for deciding which treatment is best for me. (Role 3) | 47 (33) |
| I prefer that my doctor make the final decision about which treatment will be used, but seriously considers my opinion. (Role 4) | 9 (6) |
| I prefer to leave all decisions regarding my treatment to my doctor. (Role 5) | 10 (7) |