Table 2 The eight 'best' physicians' qualities preferred by more than a quarter of the patients (Top) and the least desired physicians' qualities, each preferred by less than 5% of the patients (Bottom).
From: Good physicians from the perspective of their patients
Physicians' attribute / Domain** | Patients' preference (Number, %) |
|---|---|
Most desired | |
Experienced [Prof.] | 223 (50%) |
Patient [Hum.] | 170 (38%) |
Informs the patient [Auton.] | 159 (36%) |
Attentive [Hum.] | 132 (30%) |
Represents patient's interests [Auton.] | 127 (29%) |
Truthful [Auton.] | 125 (28%) |
Up-to-date [Prof.] | 124 (28%) |
Respects patient's preferences [Auton.] | 112 (25%) |
Least desired | |
Discretion [Auton.] | 22 (5%) |
Empathy [Hum.] | 19 (4%) |
Research [Prof.] | 17 (4%) |
Friendly [Hum.] | 12 (3%) |
Teaching [Prof.] | 3 (1%) |