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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 Park
Published 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.
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