Table 6 Expectations of chiropractic care: responses to questions about the first consultation (n = 544); n/a = not answered

Q18. At the First Consultation I expect to be given time to tell the chiropractor about my problem and how it was affecting me.

99%

0%

1%

99%

0%

1%

Q19. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to take a detailed account of my personal case history.

96%

3%

1%

96%

1%

2%

Q20. At the First Consultation I expect to be given a gown and/or towels to cover up if I had to undress.

83%

12%

4%

84%

9%

7%

Q21. At the First Consultation I expect to be able to undress and dress in privacy.

90%

6%

5%

88%

5%

7%

Q22. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to explain why any further investigations (e.g. X-Rays) were necessary and any risks associated with them.

72%

18%

10%

67%

20%

14%

Q23. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to give me a diagnosis or rationale for my care.

93%

5%

2%

95%

3%

3%

Q24. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to explain what treatment I will need (e.g. the type, frequency and duration of treatment).

97%

2%

1%

94%

4%

2%

Q25. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to talk to me about any possible adverse reactions to the treatment.

87%

9%

3%

83%

13%

3%

Q26. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to talk to me about the likely success of the treatment.

93%

6%

2%

91%

7%

2%

Q27. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to explain what the cost of the agreed treatment plan would be.

86%

12%

3%

80%

17%

3%

Q28. At the First Consultation I expect the chiropractor to give me time to ask questions about the proposed treatment plan.

96%

3%

1%

94%

4%

2%