High | Low | References |
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Patients look up to the GP. | Patients see themselves as equal to the GP. | [12] |
Less shared decision making: “Doctor knows best” attitude (Less discussion, information, counselling and negotiation during the consultation). | More shared decision making (more discussions, information, counselling and negotiation in the consultation). | |
GP cannot acknowledge he is unsure of diagnosis (fear of inspiring less confidence). | GP can acknowledge he is unsure of diagnosis (inspires confidence anyway). | [12] |
Antibiotic prescription symbolic sign of power and expertise. | Antibiotic has a less symbolic importance. | [12] |