Does the doctor's computer use affect your visit?
This study looks at whether a small change in how doctors use electronic health records can improve how compassionate and professional they seem during your clinic visit. If you join, you would fill out a short survey after your appointment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer (any stage — early, locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic).
- You are being seen in the Supportive Care Clinic (as a new or follow-up patient).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can read, write, and speak English.
- You do not have severe confusion or memory problems (this will be checked with a short test).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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