Table 2 Classifying choices based on the three dimensions of informed choice
Uptake | Good knowledge | Positive attitude toward the option | The choice is |
Mastectomy | ✓ | ✓ | Informed |
✕ | ✓ | Uninformed | |
✓ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
✕ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
Breast-conserving surgery without radiotherapy | ✓ | ✓ | Informed |
✕ | ✓ | Uninformed | |
✓ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
✕ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
Breast-conserving therapy and radiotherapy | ✓ | ✓ | Informed |
✕ | ✓ | Uninformed | |
✓ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
✕ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
Watchful waiting | ✓ | ✓ | Informed |
✕ | ✓ | Uninformed | |
✓ | ✕ | Uninformed | |
✕ | ✕ | Uninformed |