APPENDIX 1:

EXAMPLE OF CHOICE SET INCLUDED WITHIN THE QUESTIONNAIRE

Pair 1Place APlace B
Extent to which the doctor gives sufficient time to listen to what you have to say and discusses your treatment options with youRarelySometimes
Extent to which the treatment seems to relieve your symptomsMostlyMostly
Chance of receiving side effects from the treatment you are given for your asthma1 in 25 chance1 in 5 chance
Extent to which you see the same doctor every time you visit concerning the treatment of your asthmaYou always see the same doctorYou always see the same doctor
Extent to which the doctor sees you as a whole person rather than just treating your symptomsThe doctor does not treat me as a whole person and does just treat my symptomsThe doctor does treat me as a whole person and does not just treat my symptoms
Travel costs to you of attending for your asthma consultation£0 per visit£0 per visit
Which place would you choose? (Please tick one only)A:B: