We measured trust using the Hall General
Trust Scale.33 The Hall Trust Scale consists of
25 questions related to patient trust in their
physicians based on 5 domains: (1) caring
about the patient’s best interest, (2) physician
competence, (3) honesty, (4) confidentiality,
and (5) global trust. The Hall General Trust
Scale ranges from 11 to 54 with a higher score
indicating greater trust.