Survey items and descriptions (each assessing a different domain of care)
| Item | On screen description |
|---|---|
| Better management of my physical symptoms | May relate to your pain, sleeplessness, other side-effects and symptoms |
| Better information and communication about my cancer and care | May include: clear and consistent information about your diagnosis, test results, treatment, taking medications, food you should be eating, exercise you can do safely, etc |
| Better emotional and/or spiritual support | May include services or support to help you cope with: the impact of cancer on your life, doubts/worries, feelings of anxiety or sadness, changes to your body images, etc |
| Better services, information and support for my friends/family | May include helping them to cope with the impact of your cancer, or providing opportunities for them to be involved in your care |
| Better staff approachability and respect for me | Describes staff who are easy to contact and up-to-date with your medical history, and who give you opportunities to ask questions and be involved in treatment decisions |
| Getting better access to the care I need when required | Describes not having to wait too long to get appointments, and having treatment and medical advice available when needed |
| Better services/support to cope with changes to my relationships | May include: knowing what changes to expect, and having some strategies to reduce the impact of cancer on your work, usual social activities, friendships or sexual relationships |
| Better services/advice to assist me with practical concerns | May include being able to access financial support, transport to treatment, home help services or other support needed to manage practical issues |