Considering racial and ethnic preferences in communication and interactions among the patient, family member, and physician following diagnosis of localized prostate cancer: study of a US population

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• Alternative Title:
  Int J Gen Med
• Personal Author:
  Rim, Sun Hee ; Hall, Ingrid J. ; Fairweather, Megan E. ; Fedorenko, Catherine R. ; Ekwueme, Donatus U. ; Smith, Judith Lee ; Thompson, Ian M. ; Keane, Thomas E. ; Penson, David F. ; Moinpour, Carol M. ; Zeliadt, Steven B. ; Ramsey, Scott D.
• Description:
  Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men. The multiple treatment options for localized prostate cancer and potential side effects can complicate the decision-making process. We describe the level of engagement and communication among the patient, family member, and physician (the decision-making "triad") in the decision process prior to treatment. Using the Family and Cancer Therapy Selection (FACTS) study baseline survey data, we note racial/ethnic variations in communication among the triad. Sensitivity to and awareness of decision-making styles of both the patient and their family member (or caregiver) may enable clinicians to positively influence communication exchanges about important clinical decisions.
• Subjects:
  Decision-making Ethnicity Short Report Treatment-related Decisions
• Source:
  Int J Gen Med. 2011; 4:481-486.
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Volume:
  4
• Collection(s):
  CDC Public Access
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:471c1e96696152510c288b8914629d5a38452de962d8ebfd0349c5fccf741752
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/4020/cdc_4020_DS1.pdf
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