Table 5 Disclosure to Doctor (n = 213)
Variables | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Told doctor about TCM usage | Yes | 59 (27.7) |
No | 154 (72.3) | |
Why did patient disclose this information? | Doctor asked | 26 (44.1) |
Doctor should know | 12 (20.3) | |
To ask for the doctor’s opinion | 21 (35.6) | |
Doctor’s reaction | In favour | 5 (8.5) |
Opposed | 40 (67.8) | |
No Opinion | 14 (23.7) | |
Why did the patient not disclose this information? | Doctor did not ask | 63 (41.2) |
Not necessary | 39 (25.5) | |
Doctor would disapprove | 51 (33.3) |