What can physicians do to promote patient involvement in decision making (DM) in the oncology consultation?

19553 Background: Facilitating patient involvement in TDM is a desirable feature of the oncology consultation. Greater patient involvement in TDM may lead to improved patient satisfaction, compliance and reduced psychological morbidity. However, there is little empiric evidence defining physician behaviors and attributes that facilitate patient involvement in TDM. This study used qualitative methods to identify such behaviors …