Patients' experience of decision-making and receiving information during radiation therapy: A qualitative study

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Patients' experience of decision-making and receiving information during radiation therapy: A qualitative study

Purpose: This study aimed to explore: (i) patient perceptions of how they are involved in treatment decisions about radiation therapy; (ii) patient knowledge and understanding of treatment; and (iii) what patients value in their interactions with the radiation therapy treatment team. Method: Patient...

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Main Authors:	Smith, S., Nathan, D., Taylor, J., van Gelder, E., Dixon, A., Halkett, Georgia, Milross, C., Dhillon, H.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	xxx 2017
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56761

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