Table 2 Participation in communication skills training, ability to cope with uncertainty, and preferred role in decision-making
n = 160 | |
|---|---|
Have you participated in any communication skills training/courses? | |
Yes, both during my education as after completion of my education | 40 (25%) |
Yes, after completing my education | 20 (13%) |
Yes, as part of my education | 65 (41%) |
No | 35 (22%) |
How long ago was the most recent communication course that you participated in? (n = 125) | |
This month | 8 (6%) |
This year | 21 (17%) |
More than a year ago | 44 (35%) |
More than 5 years ago | 36 (29%) |
More than 10 years go | 16 (13%) |
Ability to cope with uncertainty (PRUS) | 32.5 ± 8.4 |
Preferred role in decision-making about AD biomarker testing (CPS) | |
The patient makes the final decision about whether or not to pursue diagnostic testing and which tests to use | 10 (7%) |
The patient makes the final decision about whether or not to pursue diagnostic testing and which tests to use after seriously considering the clinician’s/my opinion | 36 (27%) |
The patient and the clinician/I share the responsibility for deciding about whether or not to pursue diagnostic testing and which tests are best for the patient | 66 (49%) |
The clinician makes/I make the final decision about whether or not to pursue diagnostic testing and which tests to use, but seriously consider the patient’s opinion | 20 (15%) |
The clinician makes/I make the final decision about whether or not to pursue diagnostic testing and which tests to use | 2 (2%) |