| Table 3. Attitudes about the perceived effects of CPGs on flexibility in dealing with patients, use of clinical skills and legal implications |
| | Response; number (and percentage) of respondents |
| Question | No. of respondents* | Strongly agree | Agree | No opinion | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
| CPGs reduce flexibility in dealing with patients |
136 |
22 (16.2) |
68 (50.0) |
18 (13.2) |
28 (20.6) |
0 (0) |
| CPGs do not allow physicians to use their clinical skills and experience |
134 |
18 (13.4) |
46 (34.3) |
19 (14.2) |
49 (36.6) |
2 (1.5) |
| I am concerned about legal and malpractice issues |
136 |
30 (22.1) |
73 (53.7) |
18 (13.2) |
15 (11.0) |
0 (0) |
| CPGs accurately reflect optimal diagnosis and treatment |
134 |
4 (3.0) |
41 (30.6) |
42 (31.3) |
42 (31.3) |
5 (3.7) |
| *Not all 137 respondents answered every question. |