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Clinical decision-making in older patients with cancer: a cross-sectional single-centre study to assess the impact of clinical judgement and patient preferences.

Annelies DeldyckeHannelore DenysAlexander DecruyenaereAnja VelgheEline Naert
Published in: Acta clinica Belgica (2022)
Compared to the G8 assessment, frailty was underestimated by both oncologists and caregivers. Most of the patients chose longevity over QoL, and the preferences between the patient and the caregiver matched in the majority of cases.
Keyphrases
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  • prognostic factors
  • decision making
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