Theme | Sub-themes |
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Emphasis on surgical techniques and in-hospital risks by surgeons | Surgeons presented detailed technical information |
The gravity of the surgery was emphasized | |
Short term risks were listed with little explanation | |
Patients generally accepted the necessity of technical information | |
Some patients did not want technical information | |
Post-operative recovery, long-term quality of life and survival were key patient information needs | Recovery and long-term quality of life information was desired by most, but not all, patients |
Long-term effects of surgery were minimised by surgeons | |
Survival information was desired by patients | |
Surgeons presented the uncertainty around survival | |
Fear may inhibit patients’ desire for survival information |