Review of the study data revealed that the majority of the participants valued their health-care provider's knowledge and advice when making health decisions. Seventy percent (n = 148) of the study participants reported that they completely trusted their provider's judgment about their medical care; 89.6% (n = 190) reported that the medical information they received from providers was accurate and up-to-date, and 81.1% (n = 172) reported that they always tried to follow the provider's advice. When probed further, 67.5% (n = 143) reported that their providers put their medical needs above costs and all other considerations and 89.6% (n = 190) reported that they trusted that their provider would refer them for specialized testing if there was a need.
