| Evidence summaries: | No of responses (%) | ||
| No | Somewhat | Very much | |
| Provided new information | 134 (80) | 18 (10) | 17 (10) |
| Helped to better understand hospital recommendations | 29 (17) | 109 (65) | 31 (18) |
| Influenced continuation of treatment | 78 (46) | 70 (42) | 21 (12) |
| Were an intrusion on medical autonomy | 144 (85) | 20 (12) | 5 (3) |
| Should be continued | 4 (2) | 44 (26) | 122 (72) |
*Responses on 169/172 eligible patients.