Table 4.
Five-point Likert scale of the patients’ attitude toward the practice of informed consent (IC)
| Statement | Strongly agree (n, %) | Agree (n, %) | Not sure (n, %) | Disagree (n, %) | Strongly disagree (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The explanation must be easy and thorough | 95 (58.7) | 53 (32.7) | 6 (3.7) | 8 (4.9) | |
| 2. Using medical jargon intimidates patients* | 68 (42.2) | 58 (36.0) | 7 (4.4) | 27 (16.8) | 1 (0.6) |
| 3. Too much information scares patients* | 68 (42.0) | 51 (31.5) | 6 (3.7) | 36 (22.2) | 1 (0.6) |
| 4. All risks need to be explained to the patient | 103 (63.6) | 48 (29.6) | 1 (0.6) | 10 (6.2) | |
| 5. It is important to repeat the explanation if the patient demands it | 104 (64.2) | 49 (30.2) | 4 (2.5) | 5 (3.1) | |
| 6. All alternative treatment options must be explained | 108 (66.6) | 46 (28.4) | 3 (1.9) | 5 (3.1) | |
| 7. It is important to know the plan for emergencies | 102 (63.0) | 53 (32.7) | 4 (2.5) | 3 (1.8) | |
| 8. It is important to have someone to contact in case of emergencies | 122 (75.8) | 30 (18.6) | 4 (2.5) | 5 (3.1) | |
| 9. It is important to have enough time to read the IC | 108 (66.7) | 42 (25.9) | 4 (2.5) | 8 (4.9) | |
| 10. It is important to have answers to all my questions | 114 (70.4) | 42 (25.9) | 4 (2.5) | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.6) |
| 11. It is not important to have a copy of the IC* | 11 (6.8) | 71 (43.8) | 11 (6.8) | 52 (32.1) | 17 (10.5) |
| 12. Patients should delegate the right of decision making to the doctor* | 47 (29.2) | 66 (41.0) | 9 (5.6) | 38 (23.6) | 1 (0.6) |
| 13. I want to choose my route of treatment | 67 (41.4) | 67 (41.4) | 17 (10.5) | 9 (5.5) | 2 (1.2) |
| 14. If I say no, I might lose the good relationship with my doctor* | 37 (23.1) | 31 (19.4) | 28 (17.5) | 57 (35.6) | 7 (4.4) |
| 15. Saying no means I will not continue having the same great treatment* | 35 (21.6) | 43 (26.5) | 24 (14.8) | 55 (34) | 5 (3.1) |
| 16. It is better to have a second opinion | 65 (40.2) | 51 (31.5) | 19 (11.7) | 25 (15.4) | 2 (1.2) |
| 17. It is insulting to ask for a second opinion* | 16 (9.9) | 27 (16.7) | 17 (10.5) | 85 (52.4) | 17 (10.5) |
| % mean score (standard deviation) 76.31 ± 7.63 |
Note:
*
Score was calculated as a negative statement.