Table 1 PRRs and HPRRs to SDM among inpatients in tertiary hospitals in Shanghai

Patients’ information preference

I should sufficiently understand the effects of the disease(s) that I have on my health

The physician should explain to me the purposes of the test(s) and/or examination(s)

I believe that getting information about the disease(s) is as important as getting information about the treatment

Patients’ active involvement in SDM

I asked my physician to explain the treatment alternatives and process in detail

I asked my physician to provide treatment recommendations to me

I described my disease symptoms to my physician in detail

Patients’ perceived encouragement from their physicians to achieve SDM

My physician provided me with detailed information about the disease(s) that I have

My physician explained to me the diagnostic and therapeutic decisions that I need to make

My physician informed me of different treatment alternatives

My physician asked me which treatment alternative I prefer

My physician and I reached a consensus on the subsequent treatment process

Informed consent

My physician explained the medical expenses of special medical care

My physician obtained informed consent from me for special medical care

Overall