Clinical decision-making processes
| For which side effects do you provide counselling to patients prior to starting them on HCQ, if any? Mark all that apply, n (%) | |
| Ophthalmological | 64 (100) |
| Gastrointestinal | 44 (68.8) |
| Dermatological | 44 (68.8) |
| Other | 8 (12.5) |
| Do you adjust HCQ dose for patient weight? n (%) | |
| Yes | 50 (78.1) |
| No | 2 (3.1) |
| Sometimes | 12 (18.8) |
| If you adjust for weight, which strategy do you use? n (%) | |
| Actual body weight | 54 (84.4) |
| Ideal body weight | 9 (14.1) |
| I do not adjust for weight | 1 (1.5) |
| Do you routinely monitor blood levels of HCQ? n (%) | |
| Yes | 6 (9.4) |
| No | 58 (90.6) |
| How do you assess HCQ adherence? n (%) | |
| Blood level | 7 (10.9) |
| Question during history and physical | 54 (84.4) |
| Other | 3 (4.7) |
HCQ, hydroxychloroquine.