Table 1 Hypothesised positive associations between counselee (CE) and counsellor (CR) communication, and CE previsit need(s)
Communication behaviour | CE previsit need |
|---|---|
Counselee | |
Expression of concern | Emotional support |
Medical questions | Explanations on procedural aspects of counselling |
Explanations on the assessment of cancer susceptibility | |
Explanations on the determination/meaning of carrying a cancer gene | |
Explanations on CE own risk of cancer | |
Explanations on heredity of cancer | |
Psychosocial questions | Explanations on (emotional) aspects of counselling for CE/relatives |
Psychosocial information | Emotional support |
Information on agenda | CR sensitive communication |
Counsellor | |
Expression of empathy | Emotional support |
Medical information/education | Explanations on procedural aspects of counselling |
Explanations on the assessment of cancer susceptibility | |
Explanations on the determination/meaning of carrying a cancer gene | |
Explanations on CE own risk of cancer | |
Explanations on heredity of cancer | |
Psychosocial questions | Emotional support |
Psychosocial information/education | Emotional support |
Explanations on (emotional) aspects of counselling for CE/relatives | |
Education on agenda | Explanations on procedural aspects of counselling |
