Symptomatic breast clinic patients value provision of a detailed core biopsy leaflet prior to attending clinic
Association of Breast Surgery ePoster Library. Pollard J. 05/13/19; 257177; P135
Ms. Jennifer Pollard
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P135
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Introduction: Informed consent is part of shared decision-making and has important ethical considerations when undertaking invasive procedures such as core biopsy of the breast. There is increasing obligation to provide detailed information to patients. However, not all patients may wish such information.Our aim was to evaluate the effect of providing detailed information about breast core biopsy, prior to symptomatic clinic appointment, on patient experiences. Methods A detailed core biopsy information leaflet was developed and included alongside the standard symptomatic clinic appointment letter. Following the intervention, patients were surveyed to evaluate impact of detailed information on their clinic experience.Data was collected prospectively and divided into two phases: phase one surveyed patients who had a biopsy and received the standard letter clinic appointment letter only (group A). Phase two surveyed patients who received the biopsy leaflet plus standard letter, divided into two sub-groups: those who underwent breast biopsy (group B) and those who did not (group C). Results: Only 40% (n=14) of group A thought an information leaflet included with their appointment letter would be helpful. However, 100% (n=51) of group B and 96% (n= 48) of group C felt it was helpful to have information about breast biopsy prior to attending clinic.ConclusionAlmost all patients found it helpful to have detailed information included with their appointment letter, regardless of whether they actually went on to have a biopsy or not. Despite initial concerns that too much information would heighten anxiety; this has not resulted in negative experiences.
Topic: Other
Introduction: Informed consent is part of shared decision-making and has important ethical considerations when undertaking invasive procedures such as core biopsy of the breast. There is increasing obligation to provide detailed information to patients. However, not all patients may wish such information.Our aim was to evaluate the effect of providing detailed information about breast core biopsy, prior to symptomatic clinic appointment, on patient experiences. Methods A detailed core biopsy information leaflet was developed and included alongside the standard symptomatic clinic appointment letter. Following the intervention, patients were surveyed to evaluate impact of detailed information on their clinic experience.Data was collected prospectively and divided into two phases: phase one surveyed patients who had a biopsy and received the standard letter clinic appointment letter only (group A). Phase two surveyed patients who received the biopsy leaflet plus standard letter, divided into two sub-groups: those who underwent breast biopsy (group B) and those who did not (group C). Results: Only 40% (n=14) of group A thought an information leaflet included with their appointment letter would be helpful. However, 100% (n=51) of group B and 96% (n= 48) of group C felt it was helpful to have information about breast biopsy prior to attending clinic.ConclusionAlmost all patients found it helpful to have detailed information included with their appointment letter, regardless of whether they actually went on to have a biopsy or not. Despite initial concerns that too much information would heighten anxiety; this has not resulted in negative experiences.
P135
Topic: Other
Introduction: Informed consent is part of shared decision-making and has important ethical considerations when undertaking invasive procedures such as core biopsy of the breast. There is increasing obligation to provide detailed information to patients. However, not all patients may wish such information.Our aim was to evaluate the effect of providing detailed information about breast core biopsy, prior to symptomatic clinic appointment, on patient experiences. Methods A detailed core biopsy information leaflet was developed and included alongside the standard symptomatic clinic appointment letter. Following the intervention, patients were surveyed to evaluate impact of detailed information on their clinic experience.Data was collected prospectively and divided into two phases: phase one surveyed patients who had a biopsy and received the standard letter clinic appointment letter only (group A). Phase two surveyed patients who received the biopsy leaflet plus standard letter, divided into two sub-groups: those who underwent breast biopsy (group B) and those who did not (group C). Results: Only 40% (n=14) of group A thought an information leaflet included with their appointment letter would be helpful. However, 100% (n=51) of group B and 96% (n= 48) of group C felt it was helpful to have information about breast biopsy prior to attending clinic.ConclusionAlmost all patients found it helpful to have detailed information included with their appointment letter, regardless of whether they actually went on to have a biopsy or not. Despite initial concerns that too much information would heighten anxiety; this has not resulted in negative experiences.
Topic: Other
Introduction: Informed consent is part of shared decision-making and has important ethical considerations when undertaking invasive procedures such as core biopsy of the breast. There is increasing obligation to provide detailed information to patients. However, not all patients may wish such information.Our aim was to evaluate the effect of providing detailed information about breast core biopsy, prior to symptomatic clinic appointment, on patient experiences. Methods A detailed core biopsy information leaflet was developed and included alongside the standard symptomatic clinic appointment letter. Following the intervention, patients were surveyed to evaluate impact of detailed information on their clinic experience.Data was collected prospectively and divided into two phases: phase one surveyed patients who had a biopsy and received the standard letter clinic appointment letter only (group A). Phase two surveyed patients who received the biopsy leaflet plus standard letter, divided into two sub-groups: those who underwent breast biopsy (group B) and those who did not (group C). Results: Only 40% (n=14) of group A thought an information leaflet included with their appointment letter would be helpful. However, 100% (n=51) of group B and 96% (n= 48) of group C felt it was helpful to have information about breast biopsy prior to attending clinic.ConclusionAlmost all patients found it helpful to have detailed information included with their appointment letter, regardless of whether they actually went on to have a biopsy or not. Despite initial concerns that too much information would heighten anxiety; this has not resulted in negative experiences.
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