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Disclosure to Doctor (n = 213)
| Variables | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Told doctor about TCM usage | Yes | 59 (27.7) |
| No | 154 (72.3) | |
| Why did patient disclose this information? | Doctor asked | 26 (44.1) |
| Doctor should know | 12 (20.3) | |
| To ask for the doctor’s opinion | 21 (35.6) | |
| Doctor’s reaction | In favour | 5 (8.5) |
| Opposed | 40 (67.8) | |
| No Opinion | 14 (23.7) | |
| Why did the patient not disclose this information? | Doctor did not ask | 63 (41.2) |
| Not necessary | 39 (25.5) | |
| Doctor would disapprove | 51 (33.3) |
