Cancer patients' preferred and perceived level of involvement in treatment decision-making: an epidemiological study.

Conclusion: The majority of patients with cancer wanted to be involved in medical decisions. Many patients perceived a high level of shared decision-making. However, many patients' level of involvement did not fit their preference. This study provides a solid basis for efforts to improve shared decision-making in German cancer care.
PMID: 32427015 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Acta Oncologica - May 18, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hahlweg P, Kriston L, Scholl I, Brähler E, Faller H, Schulz H, Weis J, Koch U, Wegscheider K, Mehnert A, Härter M Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research