Communication in Oncology Outpatient Clinic Settings: Congruence of Quality of Life Assessment between Patient-Physician and Patient-Caregiver Dyads.

These patients with advanced cancer experienced a compromised HRQOL, warranting immediate attention. When there are barriers to obtaining a patient's self-report, clinicians may consider caregivers as a reasonable source. Patients with special characteristics need additional attention because their problems may be at a greater risk of being overlooked.