N

(%)

Referrals

Newly referred

6

(2.7)

Chemotherapy

46

(20.4)

Specific problems

37

(16.4)

Routine follow-up

99

(43.8)

Acute patient

1

(0.4)

Unknowna

37

(16.4)

Preferred content of information detail

Thorough and detailed information

91

(40.3)

Overall information

45

(19.9)

Practical information

78

(34.5)

Unknown

12

(5.3)

Previous consultations with the oncologist

This is the first time

116

(51.3)

3 times or less

61

(27.0)

More than 3 times

19

(8.4)

I always see this oncologist

11

(4.9)

Unknown

19

(8.4)

Duration of consultation

Less than 10 min

84

(37.2)

10 - 20 min

72

(31.9)

20 - 30 min

41

(18.1)

More than 30 min

11

(4.9)

Unknown

18

(8.0)

Relative present at the consultation

Yes

132

(58.4)

No

77

(34.1)

Unknown

17

(7.5)

Current emotional distress

Mean (%)

SD

(Range)

Before consultation (POMS-11)

9.8

8.2

(0 - 44)

After consultation (POMS-11)

6.7

6.9

(0 - 44)

Perceived patient-centered communication

Perceived patient-centeredness (PPRI)

74.2

9.3

(12 - 84)

Perceived importance of patient-centeredness (PPRI-I)

54.1

5.6

(12 - 60)

Satisfaction

Maximally satisfied with information (ISQ)

(46.5)

Less than maximally satisfied with information (ISQ)

(44.7)

The oncologists handling of medical aspects

6.5

0.9

(1 - 7)

Personal contact with the oncologist

6.4

0.9

(1 - 7)