| Barrier | Very much a barrier | Somewhat of a barrier | Neutral | Not much of a barrier | Not at all a barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20. Fear of litigation | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 21. Fear of disciplinary action | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 22. Fear of losing patient trust | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 23. Fear of losing colleague support | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 24. Fear of personal failure | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 25. Fear of losing self-esteem | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 26. Fear of damaged reputation | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 27. Fear of judgment from colleagues | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 28. Fear of losing malpractice insurance coverage | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 29. Fear of increased insurance premiums | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 30. Fear of shame | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 31. Fear that peers will question my competence | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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