Example 1: Surgeon A (centre 3, interview): “So, obviously if they have already decided then fine, they’ll [get it]. We respect their decision…” Example 2: Interviewer: “What do you plan to do if a patient does decline [because of a preference]?” Surgeon B (centre 2, interview): “Offer them the treatment of their choice.” Example 3: Interviewer: “Why do you think patients might decline to take part in the trial?” Surgeon C (centre 1, interview): “Because of a preference…There are many reasons [why], and I think you’ve just got to accept some people will have views as to what suits them better” Interviewer: “What will you do if a patient does decide to decline to take part?” Surgeon C (centre 1, interview): “That’s fine. They will be asked which treatment they want to have…Then on the NHS they’ll have the treatment they wish…” |