Decision‐Making Capacity for Chemotherapy and Associated Factors in Newly Diagnosed Patients with Lung Cancer

Conclusion.A substantial proportion of patients diagnosed with lung cancer show impairments in their capacity to make a medical decision. Assessment of cognitive impairment and frailty may provide appropriate decision‐making frameworks to act in the best interest of patients.Implications for Practice.Decision‐making capacity is the cornerstone of clinical practice. A substantial proportion of patients with cancer show impairments in their capacity to make a medical decision. Assessment of cognitive impairment and frailty may provide appropriate decision‐making frameworks to act in the best interest of patients.

Source: The Oncologist - April 12, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Asao Ogawa, Kyoko Kondo, Hiroyuki Takei, Daisuke Fujisawa, Yuichiro Ohe, Tatsuo Akechi Tags: Lung Cancer, Geriatric Oncology Source Type: research