Record of explanation given to patients and relatives after the diagnosis and referral for counselling or palliative care services. Figures are numbers (percentages of patients)
| Centre A n=30 (%) | Centre B n=30 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis explained to patient | 8 (27) | 6 (20) |
| Prognosis explained to patient | 17 (57) | 3 (10) |
| Prognosis explained to relative | 15 (50) | 8 (27) |
| Referral to counselling or palliative care service | 12 (40) | 2 (7) |