Author: Gilligan T, Coyle N, Frankel RM, Berry DL, Bohlke K, Epstein RM, Finlay E, Jackson VA, Lathan CS, Loprinzi CL, Nguyen LH, Seigel C, Baile WF
Year: 2017
AGREE II score: Available
Developer organization: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Type of cancer: Not disease site specific
Patient population: Adult
Location: International
This is a clinical practice guideline for oncology clinicians on how to use effective communication to optimize the patient-clinician relationship, patient and clinician well-being, and family well-being. The guideline examines the core communication skills and tasks that apply across the continuum of cancer care. Topics include the discussion of goals of care and prognosis, treatment selection, end-of-life care, facilitating family involvement in care, and clinician training in communication skills.
AGREE II - Quality of Reporting Assessment:
Scope and purpose: 88.9%
Applicability: 58.3%
Stakeholder involvement: 77.8%
Editorial independence: 50%
Rigour: 61.5%
Clarity presentation: 94.4%