Table 2.
Free listing of patient‐reported qualities of physicians who exhibit shared decision making
| Qualities | N=20 |
|---|---|
| Someone who shows compassion, commitment | 20 |
| Does not sit behind a laptop | |
| Sits down | |
| Talks eye to eye | |
| Empathetic | |
| Spends time with you | 20 |
| Answers all questions | |
| Reads my chart before they come in | |
| Not seeming like they have to rush | |
| Ability to listen | 17 |
| Hears what I am saying and takes it into account | |
| Tried to accommodate me | |
| Knowledgeable | 15 |
| Prints out the latest information | |
| Has the right answers | |
| Says what the plan is | 2 |
| Gives me an explanation | |
| Honesty | 2 |
| Does not sugar coat anything |