title: Decisions for lung cancer chemotherapy: the influence of physician and patient factors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study is to review the literature examining how the beliefs and behaviours of physicians and patients influence clinical communication, doctor-patient interaction and treatment decisions for lung cancer treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature was obtained via electronic database searches and hand searching of journals from 1990 to 2011.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Wide variability in perceptions of the value of chemotherapy in lung cancer is present among both physicians and patients. There is a mismatch in the degree patients and physicians weigh survival, such that patients value survival benefits highly whilst physicians strongly emphasize toxicity and associated symptoms. This lack of congruence between patients and clinicians is influenced by a range of factors and has implications for treatment decisions, long-term survival and quality of life in people affected by lung cancer.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The divergence of treatment priorities indicates a need for improved communication strategies addressing the needs and concerns of both patients and clinicians. Patients should understand the benefits and risks of treatment options, while clinicians can gain a greater awareness of factors influencing patients' decisions on treatments. Reflecting these perspectives and patient preferences for lung cancer treatment in clinical guidelines may improve clinician awareness.
authors: Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, University of Technology Sydney, P.O. Box 123, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia. patriciamary.davidson@uts.edu.au
authors: Patricia M
authors: PM
authors: Davidson
authors: Moyez
authors: M
authors: Jiwa
authors: Alice J
authors: AJ
authors: Goldsmith
authors: Sarah J
authors: SJ
authors: McGrath
authors: Michelle
authors: M
authors: Digiacomo
authors: Jane L
authors: JL
authors: Phillips
authors: Meera
authors: M
authors: Agar
authors: Phillip J
authors: PJ
authors: Newton
authors: David C
authors: DC
authors: Currow
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