‘I Don't Like Uncertainty, I Like to Know’: How and why uveal melanoma patients consent to life expectancy prognostication
Abstract Background Technological advances have led to cancer prognostication that is increasingly accurate but often unalterable. However, a reliable prognosis of limited life expectancy can cause psychological distress. People should carefully consider offers of prognostication, but little is know...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-08-01
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Series: | Health Expectations |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13490 |