Table 1 Number of questions used in the questionnaire and topics. For detailed questions see Additional file 1: Annex 1

Examination, administrative and patient education time

3

3

2^a

-^b

Deed for patient information material

1

1

1

1

Volume of patient information material

1

1

1

1

Ratio of text/figures

1

1

1

1

Order of preferred information channel

1

1

1

1

The 4 most important topics a patient information material should include

1

1

1

1

The 4 least important topics not necessary to be included in a patient information material

1

1

1

1

Improvement of effectiveness of patient education

1

1

1

-^b

Need for involvement of a relative of the patient

1

1

1

1

Total number of questions in the questionnaire

11

11

10

7