Table 1 Pearson risk scale*- Physician risk attitudes

1.

I enjoy taking risks

2.

I try to avoid situations that have uncertain outcomes

3.

Taking risks does not bother me if the gains involved are high

4.

I consider security an important element in every aspect of my life

5.

People have told me that I seem to enjoy taking chances

6.

I rarely, if ever, take risks when there is another alternative