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