作者: Natasha Leighl , Melina Gattellari , Phyllis Butow , Richard Brown , Martin H.N. Tattersall
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2001.19.6.1768
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摘要: PURPOSE: To document the adequacy of patient information in oncology consultations concerning adjuvant therapy and explore predictors physician communication patterns, treatment decisions, recall, satisfaction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis audiotapes verbatim transcripts 101 initial with medical radiation oncologists was undertaken. Content analysis, data on anxiety, satisfaction, recall were collected. Predictors communication, satisfaction consultation identified. RESULTS: The majority patients well informed their prognosis, benefits risks therapy, alternative management options. Only half asked about preferences for or decision-making involvement. detail given include sex, age, occupation, education. Radiation and...