Table 1: Axial code summary.

Axial codes
Axial code name (# of open codes associated with the code) Doctor demeans (69)
Doctor uses rote persuasive strategies (65)
Parental research (53)
Doctor dismisses family from practice (38)
Autism etiology and fears (30)
Doctor insinuates 'bad parents' (29)
Parents view unvaccinated children as more healthy (26)
Parents avoid 'mainstream' medicine (25)
Doctor predicts ominous outcomes (21)
Doctor misleads or 'lies' (17)
Parents seek more accepting doctor (17)
Doctor does not respect parent's autonomy (12)
Parents lying (5)
Doctors and money (3)