Trust in Physician Scale, TPS Test - the question form

1. I doubt that my doctor takes into account all aspects of me as a person when treating me.

2. My doctor usually pays careful attention to my needs and puts them first.

3. I trust my doctor so much that I try to follow their advice at all times.

4. If my doctor tells me that something is wrong, I believe it is true.

5. Sometimes I do not trust my doctor’s opinion and would like a second opinion.

6. I trust my doctor’s judgments about my medical care.

7. I feel that my doctor is not doing everything he or she should be doing for my medical care.

8. I trust my doctor to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.

9. My doctor is a real expert in dealing with medical problems like mine.

10. I trust my doctor and believe that they would tell me if a mistake was made in my treatment.

11. I sometimes worry that my doctor may not keep confidential the information we discuss.