Table 5

Respondents exhibiting dominant preferences

AttributesWC, n (%)RL, n (%)
Extent to which the doctor gives sufficient time to listen ... 3 (4) 9 (13)
Extent to which the treatment seems to relieve your symptoms28 (40)27 (39)
Chance of experiencing side effects from the treatment . . . 3 (4)10 (14)
Extent to which you see the same doctor every time you visit ... 2 (3) 2 (3)
Extent to which the doctor treats you as a whole person ...11 (16) 7 (10)
Travel costs of attending for your asthma consultation 4 (6) 1 (1)