Table 3.
Percentage of response categories by respondent type and question
| Questions | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors | |||||
| Patients make better choices if involved in the treatment planning process | 11.7 | 14.8 | 23.7 | 27.2 | 22.5 |
| It is important to consult patients to achieve better treatment outcomes | 1.8 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| It is unnecessary to consult patients before determining diagnostic procedures | 44.8 | 19.6 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 9.3 |
| Patients | |||||
| Doctor consulted you before diagnostic procedures | 4.4 | 5.9 | 7.7 | 22.8 | 59.1 |
| Doctor consulted you before deciding treatment plans | 2.2 | 3.4 | 7.8 | 21.3 | 65.4 |