| Aspect of consultation | Considered (very) important, % (n) |
|---|---|
| General appearance | 94.1 (143) |
| Gut feeling | 92.1 (140) |
| History | 92.0 (138) |
| Physical examination | 89.3 (134) |
| Past illness | 67.6 (102) |
| Age | 36.2 (55) |
| Desire of the patient or relatives | 33.8 (51) |
| Diagnostic tests | 19.2 (29) |