Patients' and family caregivers' understanding of the cancer stage, treatment goal, and chance of cure: A study with patient-caregiver-physician triad.
Dong Wook ShinJuhee ChoSo Young KimHyung Kook YangKeeho ParkSun-Seog KweonDai Ha KohHae-Sung NamJong-Hyock ParkPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2017)
The discordance revealed that our study suggests the need for better communication between physician and patients, as well as the caregivers. Research is needed to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve the understanding of the patients and family so that treatment decisions are made based on realistic estimation.