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. 2018 Jun 20;2018(6):CD004359. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004359.pub2

2. Participant satisfaction with consultation.

Comments Nurse practitioner better, number, (%) Doctor better, number (%) P value
It was sometimes difficult to discuss your problems with the doctor/nurse practitioner. 11/76 (14.5) 1/76 (1.3) 0.006
The doctor/nurse practitioner explained clearly what is wrong. 7/74 (9.5) 0/74 (0) 0.016
The doctor/nurse practitioner examined you thoroughly when necessary. 6/70 (8.6) 0/70 (0) 0.031
The doctor/nurse practitioner should tell you more about your illness/condition and treatment. 7/59 (11.9) 3/59 (5.1) 0.344
The doctor/nurse practitioner made you feel at ease. 2/75 (2.7) 1/75 (1.3) 1.000
There was not enough time to discuss your problems with the doctor/nurse. 10/74 (13.5) 1/74 (1.4) 0.012
You felt confident the doctor/nurse practitioner knew about your medical history and your care. 7/74 (9.5) 1/74 (1.4) 0.070
Sometimes you felt that the doctor/nurse practitioner should listen more to what you said. 5/69 (7.2) 2/69 (2.9) 0.453
The doctor/nurse practitioner gave clear explanation about any tests that you needed. 4/75 (5.3) 1/75 (1.3) 0.375
You often came away from your appointment wishing you'd asked more questions. 13/72 (18.1) 9/72 (12.5) 0.523
You felt you were given a chance to have an active part when discussing your illness/condition. 4/73 (5.5) 0/73 (0.0) 0.125
There were frequent interruptions during your consultation. 6/73 (8.2) 3/73 (4.1) 0.508