Post by UT Southwestern Medical Center

Should patients learn they have cancer from a screen or from their physician? A new UT Southwestern study found that 75% of patients surveyed at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center preferred to hear a cancer diagnosis directly from their physician, even as online patient portals make test results available faster than ever. Published in JAMA Network Open, the findings highlight the importance of personalized, compassionate communication in cancer care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aqhEHf https://bit.ly/4aqhEHf