Table 1. Answers of the patients during oncologic treatment.
| Item | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Physician available to discuss about the disease and answer questions | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 4 (13) | 27 (84) |
| Confidence in the physicians who care for you | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 (19) | 26 (81) |
| A physician with accessible language | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 5 (16) | 26 (81) |
| To receive adequate information on the disease, including the risks and benefits of the treatments | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 7 (22) | 25 (78) |
| To know the physician responsible for your care | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 7 (22) | 25 (78) |
| The disease be stated in an objective manner | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | 6 (19) | 25 (78) |
| To always have the same medical team caring for you | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 (16) | 25 (78) |
| To receive care in a respectful way | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 (25) | 24 (75) |
| To be involved in the decisions about your treatment and care | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 (25) | 24 (75) |
| To have your spiritual and religious needs respected | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 8 (25) | 23 (72) |
| To be treated in such a way that preserves your dignity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 (31) | 22 (69) |
| To have someone to accompany you when you are sad, anxious, or afraid | 1 (3) | 0 | 1 (3) | 9 (28) | 22 (69) |
| To be treated with respect for your needs, values, and preferences | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 9 (28) | 22 (69) |
| To maintain a relationship or intensify your relationship with people who you consider important | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 (34) | 21 (66) |
| To have a feeling of control over your decisions and your care | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 10 (31) | 21 (66) |
| To receive help to make difficult decisions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 (31) | 21 (66) |
| Physician discuss concerns relative to your disease and your care with your family | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 12 (38) | 19 (59) |
| To contribute with time, gifts, knowledge, and experience | 0 | 1 (3) | 0 | 12 (38) | 19 (59) |
| Opportunity to discuss your fears regarding the disease and its course | 1 (3) | 0 | 3 (9) | 9 (28) | 19 (59) |
| That the disease does not create financial problems in your family | 1 (3) | 0 | 1 (3) | 13 (41) | 17 (53) |
| To have relief of symptoms | 1 (3) | 0 | 2 (6) | 12 (38) | 17 (53) |
| To not feel like an emotional or physical burden on your family | 3 (9) | 1 (3) | 3 (9) | 12 (38) | 13 (41) |
4: extremely important; 3: very important; 2: somewhat important; 1: not very important; 0: no importance.