Need for information, honesty and respect: patient perspectives on health care professionals communication about cancer and fertility

Need for information, honesty and respect: patient perspectives on health care professionals communication about cancer and fertility

Abstract Background Individuals affected by cancer report a need for information about fertility from health care professionals (HCPs), in order to inform decision making and alleviate anxiety. However, there is evidence that many health professionals do not engage in such discussions. Method A mixe...

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Main Authors: Jane M. Ussher, Chloe Parton, Janette Perz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Cancer and fertility
Infertility
Parenthood
Gender differences
Health care professional communication
Treatment satisfaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-017-0441-z

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