Table 2. Importance of aspects of the history and physical examination for the clinical decision making in the self-reported cases of referred patients.

Aspect of consultation	Considered (very) important, % (n)
General appearance	94.1 (143)
Gut feeling	92.1 (140)
History	92.0 (138)
Physical examination	89.3 (134)
Past illness	67.6 (102)
Age	36.2 (55)
Desire of the patient or relatives	33.8 (51)
Diagnostic tests	19.2 (29)