Redefining the Treatment Endpoints in Oncology. (12th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaul, Pallvi; Garg, Pankaj Kumar
• Is Part Of: Oncologist. Volume 26:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: e521
• Page End: e521
• Publication Date: 2021-02-12
• Subjects: Oncology -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Cancérologie -- Périodiques; Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Oncology; Tumors; Neoplasms; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1002/onco.13688
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1083-7159

Abstract

Abstract : The jargon and survival data used by oncologists to communicate with patients may not be fully understood by a patient, resulting in a hasty decision without a proper understanding of its implications. This letter to the editor calls for more patient‐friendly language to improve communication.