Satisfaction with Physician Recommendation for and Information About Genetic Counseling Among Breast Cancer Patients
- 6 December 2010
- journal article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in The Breast Journal
- Vol. 17 (1), 79-82
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4741.2010.01027.x
Abstract
To evaluate satisfaction with (a) the timing and strength of provider recommendation for and (b) information received prior to and during genetic counseling (GC) among breast cancer patients who attended GC before definitive surgery (BDS) or after definitive surgery (ADS). Satisfaction with provider recommendation for and information received about GC was evaluated among breast cancer patients who attended GC as part of their clinical care (n = 51). There were no significant differences among breast cancer patients who attended GC BDS or ADS in satisfaction with when the physician referred them for GC, the strength of recommendation for GC, the amount of information provided about the GC, and the information received in GC. From a clinical perspective, the optimal time for attending GC may be BDS. Nevertheless, breast cancer patients appear satisfied with physician recommendation of and information related to GC, regardless of when they attend.Keywords
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