Table 1
Patient harms
| Harm identified | Reducible by: | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increased anxiety in patients with no pathology | Delay questionnaire until diagnosis clear |
| 2 | Increased anxiety in patients with pathology | Reminder/reassurance about withdrawal and leaving problematic questions |
| 3 | Unrealistic positive expectations | Adequate information at consent stage to clarify the role of the researcher; established methods for patient to re-contact the primary care team |
