Table 2.
Summary of patient responses to questions regarding their perception of physician interaction using a 5-point Likert scale
| When thinking about your recent visit(s) with your physician, how much do you agree/disagree with the following statements? | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My physician explained my diagnosis in a sensitive manner. | 2 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 128 | 199 |
| (1%) | (0%) | (4%) | (31%) | (64%) | (100%) | |
| My physician has been compassionate in his/her approach when discussing my diagnosis. | 1 | 1 | 8 | 63 | 126 | 199 |
| (1%) | (1%) | (4%) | (32%) | (63%) | (100%) | |
| My physician properly explained the goals of my treatment. | 0 | 0 | 6 | 72 | 119 | 197 |
| (0%) | (0%) | (3%) | (37%) | (60%) | (100%) | |
| My physician properly explained the types of treatment (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy). | 0 | 2 | 7 | 59 | 130 | 198 |
| (0%) | (1%) | (4%) | (30%) | (66%) | (100%) | |
| I understood the risks, benefits, and side effects of treatment. | 0 | 4 | 6 | 75 | 107 | 192 |
| (0%) | (2%) | (3%) | (39%) | (56%) | (100%) | |
| My physician informed me of other options for treatment. | 2 | 20 | 43 | 50 | 69 | 184 |
| (1%) | (11%) | (23%) | (27%) | (38%) | (100%) | |
| My physician informed me of clinical trials (if available). | 10 | 28 | 57 | 32 | 45 | 172 |
| (6%) | (16%) | (33%) | (19%) | (26%) | (100%) | |
| My physician provided enough time to answer my questions. | 1 | 4 | 2 | 68 | 124 | 199 |
| (1%) | (2%) | (1%) | (34%) | (62%) | (100%) | |
| My physician considered my values and concerns when discussing my treatment. | 0 | 3 | 12 | 66 | 116 | 197 |
| (0%) | (2%) | (6%) | (34%) | (59%) | (100%) | |
| My physician offered other appointments to discuss my diagnosis and treatment further if required. | 1 | 16 | 39 | 58 | 80 | 194 |
| (1%) | (8%) | (20%) | (30%) | (41%) | (100%) | |
| My physician offered contact information for community resources such as support groups (if requested). | 1 | 14 | 40 | 56 | 69 | 180 |
| (1%) | (8%) | (22%) | (31%) | (38%) | (100%) | |
| My physician offered me contact information for psychosocial services (if requested). | 0 | 10 | 49 | 51 | 71 | 181 |
| (0%) | (6%) | (27%) | (28%) | (39%) | (100%) | |
| My physician told me what the next step in my care would be. | 1 | 3 | 17 | 84 | 84 | 189 |
| (1%) | (2%) | (9%) | (44%) | (44%) | (100%) | |
| I felt included in the decision-making process. | 0 | 3 | 11 | 78 | 100 | 192 |
| (0%) | (2%) | (6%) | (41%) | (52%) | (100%) | |
| I know who to contact with any concerns I have about my illness. | 0 | 6 | 17 | 69 | 105 | 197 |
| (0%) | (3%) | (9%) | (35%) | (53%) | (100%) | |
| He/she uses appropriate eye contact. | 0 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 127 | 197 |
| (0%) | (0%) | (3%) | (33%) | (64%) | (100%) | |
| He/she includes friends/family members in the discussion. | 0 | 0 | 17 | 53 | 123 | 193 |
| (0%) | (0%) | (9%) | (27%) | (64%) | (100%) | |
| His/her body language is friendly and encouraging. | 0 | 2 | 6 | 58 | 131 | 197 |
| (0%) | (1%) | (3%) | (29%) | (66%) | (100%) | |
| He/she listens carefully to what I have to say. | 0 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 136 | 198 |
| (0%) | (1%) | (2%) | (29%) | (69%) | (100%) |