TABLE 1.

The control preference scale and the translation to decision roles ¹⁷

Response	Control preference scale	Decision role
A	I prefer to make the final selection about which treatment I will receive	Active
B	I prefer to make the final selection of my treatment after seriously considering my doctor's opinion	Active
C	I prefer that my doctor and I share responsibility for deciding which treatment is best for me	Shared
D	I prefer that my doctor makes the final decision about which treatment, but seriously considers my opinion	Passive
E	I prefer to leave all decisions regarding treatment to my doctor	Passive

Abbreviation: CPS, control preference scale.