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- Title
Melanoma High-Risk Families' Perceived Health Care Provider Risk Communication.
- Authors
Loescher, Lois J.; Crist, Janice D.; Cranmer, Lee; Curiel-Lewandrowski, Clara; Warneke, James A.
- Abstract
Background. Families with a melanoma history are at risk of melanoma. Melanoma survival improves when people are aware of their risk and ways to modify it. We explored at-risk families' perceived risk communication from healthcare providers. Methods. Qualitative description. Results. Participants perceived: (1) few provider discussions of melanoma risk or risk-modifying behaviors; (2) a desire to trust information from providers; (3) the healthcare system constrains communication; and (4) concerns about provider competence and caring regarding worrisome lesions. Conclusions. Providers should provide clear, comprehensive, accurate, and consistent messages about melanoma to persons at high risk; messages also convey competence and caring.
- Publication
Journal of Cancer Education, 2009, Vol 24, Issue 4, p301
- ISSN
0885-8195
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/08858190902997290