Thirty-three percent of men said the most helpful information was a description of possible treatment from the treating physician, followed by the Internet (18.9 percent) and books (18.1 percent).
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Information from physicians was the only source independently associated with higher patient satisfaction rates.
Researchers suggest having physicians provide patients with treatment information directly may help improve patient satisfaction.
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