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Table 2 Cross-tabulation showing relationship between preferred and actual degree of control in medical decision making % (n = 153)

From: Are elderly people with co-morbidities involved adequately in medical decision making when hospitalised? A cross-sectional survey

 

I made the decision about which treatment I received

I made the final decision about my treatment after seriously considering my doctor's opinion

My doctor and I shared responsibility for deciding which treatment was best for me

My doctor made the final decision about which treatment was used, but seriously considered my opinion

I left all decisions regarding treatment to my doctor

I was not asked for my opinion

Total

I prefer to make the final selection of which treatment I will receive

2.6

0.0

0.0

0.0

1.3

0.7

4.6

I prefer to make the final selection after seriously considering my doctor's opinion

0.7

3.9

4.6

2.6

1.3

6.5

19.6

I prefer that my doctor and I share responsibility for deciding which treatment is best for me

1.3

2.0

9.8

6.5

1.3

6.5

27.5

I prefer that my doctor makes the final decision about which treatment will be used, but seriously considers my opinion

0.7

2.6

4.6

7.2

7.8

9.8

32.7

I prefer to leave all decisions regarding treatment to my doctor

0.0

0.0

1.3

2.0

8.5

3.9

15.7

Total

5.2

8.5

20.3

18.3

20.3

27.5

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