Table 2

Communication support programme content—sections and specific goals of the telephone booster session

SectionSpecific goals
1Review of last oncology consultation▸ Explore what questions were asked in consultation
▸ Explore what information was received in consultation
▸ Explore success or otherwise of communication strategies developed in face-to-face meeting
2Explore new or outstanding information needs and concerns▸ Explore unaddressed questions and concerns
▸ Explore new questions and concerns
3Planning for future consultations▸ Assist patient in planning for next consultation by choosing questions they may like to ask and discussing how and when to ask questions
▸ Reiterate how to use QPL and how to plan for future consultations
▸ Offer to answer questions
  • QPL, Question Prompt List.