Table 2. Responses of the caregivers of patients in oncologic treatment.

Item	0	1	2	3	4
	n (%)	n (%)	n (%)	n (%)	n (%)
To have confidence in the physicians who care for the patient	0	0	0	1 (4)	22 (96)
To always have the same medical team caring for your family member	0	0	1 (4)	2 (9)	20 (87)
Communication about the disease should be stated in an objective manner	0	0	0	5 (22)	18 (78)
To know which physician is responsible for your relative’s care	0	0	0	5 (22)	18 (78)
The physician is available to discuss about the diseases and answer your questions	0	0	0	8 (35)	16 (70)
Patient has relief of symptoms	0	0	0	7 (30)	16 (70)
To be involved in the decisions as to treatment and care	0	0	0	9 (39)	14 (61)
To receive care in a respectful manner	0	0	0	9 (39)	14 (61)
To have a physician who speaks in a manner you can understand, with accessible language	0	0	0	9 (39)	14 (61)
To have a physician who discusses concerns related to the diseases and its care	0	1 (4)	0	8 (35)	14 (61)
Feeling of control over the decisions and care	0	0	0	10 (43)	13 (57)
To maintain a relationship or intensify your relationship with the people you consider important	0	0	1 (4)	9 (39)	13 (57)
To receive help in making difficult decisions	0	0	0	11 (48)	12 (52)
That the disease does not create financial problems	1 (4)	0	2 (9)	9 (39)	12 (52)
To have your spiritual and religious needs respected	0	0	2 (9)	9 (39)	12 (52)
Contribute with time, gifts, knowledge, and experience with others	0	0	2 (9)	10 (43)	11 (48)
To have someone to accompany you when you are sad, anxious, confused, or afraid	0	0	0	13 (57)	10 (43)

4: extremely important; 3: very important; 2: somewhat important; 1: not very important; 0: no importance.