Disclosure Themes and Concerns, Ranked by Frequency
| Themes | No. | Concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Physician-patient relationship | 26 | Physician lacks compassion, kindness, and politeness Physician cuts off patients when they try to explain Lack of interest shown by physician |
| Issue-related barriers | 24 | Patient fears retaliation from domestic abuser Patient feels that issue is not physician’s business Patient feels unsure about benefits from disclosing information |
| Language barriers | 23 | Physician does not speak Spanish Patient feel uncomfortable when is a third person is in the room Patient feels like translator does not pass correct information Patient pretends to understand everything to avoid a translator |
| Cultural differences | 19 | Latino families do not talk about sex or related topics Physician made critical judgments of desire for larger families |
| Sex or age differences | 15 | Patient uncomfortable discussing sexuality or related topics with male or younger physicians Patient does not want genital physical examination by male physician |
| Time constraints | 7 | Encounter with physician is too short to establish rapport Physician focuses on treatment more than patient communication Patients leave without understanding information |