Reasons for Perceiving the Encounter As Difficult: (N = 101)*
| Physician Characteristic | Reason Given by Physician | Frequency of Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Professional identity | I am unable to make better | 41 |
| Conflicts with my professional standards | 21 | |
| Personal qualities | Feel taken advantage of | 21 |
| Difficulty making relationship with patient | 21 | |
| Time management | Takes too much time | 24 |
| Comfort with patient autonomy | Patient sets the agenda | 6 |
| Confidence in skills | Too hard to solve | 6 |
| Trust in patient | Lose trust in patient | 5 |
* Participants could mention more than one reason.