A comparison of patient and physician attributes that promote patient involvement in treatment decision making in the oncology consultation

6098 Background: Cancer patients have indicted a desire to be more involved in treatment decision making (TDM). However, little is known about the attributes of patients, physicians and their interaction that promotes patient involvement in TDM in the oncology consultation. This study compared attributes generated by patients and physicians that make it easier for patients to be involved in TDM. Methods: Semi-structured …