Table 5.

Preferences related to value solicitation and decision-making

Theme	Subthemes
Patient autonomy	Knowing oneself, self-advocating, self-educating, seeking support from others (family, support groups)
Patient empowerment	Being able to make informed decisions, willingness to change doctors, getting a second opinion
Clinician compassion	Being sensitive, personal
Clinician professionalism	Knowing the clinician’s credentials, considering the clinician’s healthcare system affiliation, clinician’s years of experience
Clinician’s responsiveness	Good bedside manner and communication skills, receptive, attentive, taking time with patient, discussing alternative approaches, being able to schedule an appointment without difficulty
Clinician personal characteristics	Demographics (sex, gender, heritage), beliefs, and lifestyle (ability to separate personal from professional life), age
Interaction partnership	Important to find the right doctor, having a good relationship with one’s doctor, treating, considering the patient as a person/uniquely, eye contact
Healthcare system	Integrated care settings (academic-medical center)