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Table 2 Harmonious partnerships through understanding individuals' agendas (Theme 2)

From: Consumers' experiences and values in conventional and alternative medicine paradigms: a problem detection study (PDS)

Component Statements

Agreement

(%)

Neutral

(%)

Disagreement

(%)

Total

(n)

I feel that my choice to use CAM is respected by all health professionals involved in my care.

18

15

67

79

I feel better acknowledged by my CAM practitioner than by my medical doctor.

58

21

21

81

My partnership(s) with my medical doctor(s) empowers me as a consumer more than my partnership(s) with my CAM practitioner(s).

6

27

67

79

My partnership(s) with my pharmacist(s) empowers me as a consumer more than my partnership(s) with my CAM practitioner(s).

8

20

72

80

My partnership(s) with my pharmacist(s) empowers me as a consumer more than my partnership(s) with my medical doctor(s).

20

23

57

81