Fig. 3

a 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 levels of education: Junior high school, Senior high school, Graduate and doctorate. b Proportion of responses and 95% confidence intervals related to the interaction between item 10 levels (Lying to the patient is legitimate or not legitimate) and age groups: 18–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, > 60. c Proportion of responses and 95% confidence intervals related to the interaction between item 11 levels (The doctor who omits a part of the truth to avoid pain to the patient lies or does not lie) and age groups: 18–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, > 60