What symptoms tell us: A multiple case study of oncology consultations.

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2021)

Different symptom dimensions remained unnoticed and unaddressed in the consultations. The physician-centered symptom approach that was observed leads to consumed time and missed opportunities for relationship building with the patient. Physicians showed a lack of sensitivity regarding the multiple dimensions of symptoms. Based on the findings, strategies for a more comprehensive symptom approach can be conceived.

Keyphrases

primary care
patient reported
general practice
emergency department
palliative care
sleep quality
case report