Fig. 2

a Proportion of responses and 95% confidence intervals related to item 7 levels (The truth about prognosis must be told always and in full; always, but in a personalised way; never; other). b Proportion of responses and 95% confidence intervals related to the interaction between item 8 levels (During the first encounter with the doctor, you were alone or accompanied by one or more people) and gender: Female, Male. c Proportion of responses and 95% confidence intervals related to the interaction between item 9 levels (During the subsequent communication encounter with the doctor you were alone or accompanied by one or more people) and age groups: 18–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, > 60