Table 1 Examples of questions in the psychological health interview
From: Evaluation of psychosocial aspects in participants of cancer genetic counseling
Issue | Question |
|---|---|
Familial | How often do you talk with your family about your worries about cancer? (Choose number 1 to 10, where 1 is “Not at all” and 10 is “very often”) |
Social | Do you have friendships that are important for you? |
Health | Have you been diagnosed with cancer? How long ago? Which treatments have you received? |
Psychological | Have you ever consulted a psychologist or a psychiatrist? |
Perception of and information on cancer | What comes to mind when you hear the word cancer? |
Lifestyles | Do you smoke or have you ever smoked? |
Cancer Genetic Counseling | What advantages and disadvantages do you find in Cancer Genetic Counseling? |