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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Rim, Sun Hee
• Hall, Ingrid J
• Fairweather, Megan E
• Fedorenko, Catherine R
• Ekwueme, Donatus U
• Smith, Judith Lee
• Thompson, Ian M
• Keane, Thomas E
• Penson, David F
• Moinpour, Carol M
• Zeliadt, Steven B
• Ramsey, Scott D

Titel

Considering racial and ethnic preferences in communication and interactions among the patient, family member, and physician following diagnosis of localized prostate cancer: study of a US population

Ist Teil von

• International journal of general medicine, 2011-01, Vol.4 (default), p.481-486

Ort / Verlag

New Zealand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2011

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Quelle

EZB Electronic Journals Library

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men. The multiple treatment options for localized prostate cancer and potential side effects can complicate the decision-making process. We describe the level of engagement and communication among the patient, family member, and physician (the decision-making "triad") in the decision process prior to treatment. Using the Family and Cancer Therapy Selection (FACTS) study baseline survey data, we note racial/ethnic variations in communication among the triad. Sensitivity to and awareness of decision-making styles of both the patient and their family member (or caregiver) may enable clinicians to positively influence communication exchanges about important clinical decisions.