YOU AND YOUR DOCTOR

Thank you for taking part in this study. Most people see a doctor every now and then. Through this study we want to know more about how people experience the relation between patient and doctor. This research is conducted at the Department of Psychology in the University of Bath, UK, and is supervised by prof. Bas Verplanken. The study has received ethical approval from the Departmental Ethical Committee on 2nd April 2008 (reference nr. 08-473). The Departmental Ethical Committee can be contacted through prof. D. Gooding (chair), Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom (D.C.Gooding@bath.ac.uk).

It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the study.

Before taking part in this study, please read the consent form and proceed by clicking the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the page, if you wish to do so.

CONSENT FORM

We confirm that all data will be strictly anonymous, and will be treated with full confidentiality. There is no way we can (and intend) to know your identity. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time. Participation is entirely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks to participation in the study. Although you may not personally benefit from participating, we believe that this experience may be an interesting opportunity for you to think about your role as patient. Your participation will benefit social scientific research.

If you freely consent to participate in the study please continue by pressing 'NEXT'. Submitting this survey is considered as consent. Comments may be emailed to Bas Verplanken at the following email address: project4082@yahoo.co.uk.