| Autor: |
Jiménez, Jessica A, Jung, Barbara, Madlensky, Lisa |
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American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature); Sep2012, Vol. 107 Issue 9, p1288-1295, 8p, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
Objectives:A personal or family history of colorectal adenomas increases the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). We aimed to compare physicians' communication with polyp patients vs. non-polyp patients, assess whether polyps or CRC family history were associated with physician-patient communication, and describe patients' disclosure of colonoscopy and polyp diagnosis to their relatives.Methods:Four hundred nine patients completed an online survey regarding physician-patient communication of colonoscopy results, perceived personal and familial risk of polyps and CRC, and disclosure of colonoscopy results to relatives.Results:Six percent of participants reported that their physicians discussed familial risks. Polyp diagnosis and family history predicted physician-patient discussions about familial CRC risks. Polyp diagnosis predicted physician-patient discussions of future surveillance. Twenty-two percent of patients told none of their relatives that they had a colonoscopy. Family history, gender, and education were associated with patient-family communication.Conclusions:There is room for improvement in physician-patient and patient-family communication following colonoscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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