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This study investigated factors that influence patients’ desired level of autonomy in medical decisions. Analyses included previously supported demographic variables in addition to risk-taking and gambling behaviors, which exhibit a strong relationship with overall health and decision-making, but have not been investigated in conjunction with medical autonomy. Participants (N = 203) completed measures on Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, including two measures of autonomy. Two hierarchical regressions revealed that the predictors explained a significant amount of variance for both measures, but the contribution of predictor variables was incongruent between models. Possible causes for this incongruence and implications for patient–physician interactions are discussed.

/site visits: a wide spectrum of strategies used; endowments/donations key to affordability; consider including other university affiliates needing short-term housing. Interpretation: Affordable housing for international scholars is a critical need. Even scholars from high-income countries have difficulty paying rent. Strategies must carefully consider the local environment and alternate funding models.

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