Table 2 Examples of third order constructs
Third order constructs: Patient studies (views on disclosure process) | Third order constructs: Healthcare professional studies (views on disclosure process) | Third order constructs: Healthcare professional studies (barriers to disclosure) |
|---|---|---|
Need for information | Sometimes economical with the truth | Difficulty of disclosure in a blame culture |
Importance of sincere regret | Owning up without saying ‘I’m sorry’ | Avoidance of litigation |
Promise of improvement | To tell or to not tell? -When anxiety may cause unnecessary anxiety -Outcome determines disclosure | Disclosure is a learned skill |
| Â | Â | Inconsistent guidance |