Table 2.
Reasons for Not Asking the Provider Questions
| Reason | (%) Selecting This Explanation |
|---|---|
| Not wanting to bother the provider | 34 |
| Feeling the question was too unimportant | 34 |
| Having trouble formulating the question | 24 |
| Being afraid of seeming stupid | 24 |
| Figuring they'd passed their question quota | 21 |
| Being afraid of the answer | 19 |
| Fearing the question was too difficult to answer | 10 |
| Discomfort with the provider | 10 |