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. 2014 Oct-Dec;12(4):485–491. doi: 10.1590/S1679-45082014RC3091

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.