Shannon Blee BS, Bari Rosenberg MD, Jeffrey M. Switchenko PhD, Rachel Hianik BS, Mary Catherine Thomson BS, Margie Dixon BS, Mehmet Asim Bilen MD, Rebecca D. Pentz PhD
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Abstract
Immunotherapy terminology is complex and can be difficult for patients to understand, threatening informed consent. The aims of this exploratory study are to determine whether patients understand immunotherapy terminology and if the provider defining the term improves patient understanding. Good patient/provider communication is important for good informed consent, patient adherence to treatment and patient outcomes.