Understanding OS Through 2 Lenses: Patients and Providers in EGFRm NSCLC

Patient vs Health Care Provider Perspectives on Treatment Goals

Main Discussion Topics:

• Differences between how patients and providers view survival benefits
• Patient priorities regarding quality of life and symptom management
• Challenges in communicating complex efficacy data to newly diagnosed patients

Key Points for Physicians:

• Health care providers tend to be more data driven in their approach
• Patients often prioritize living with minimal symptoms and maintaining normalcy
• Newly diagnosed patients may be overwhelmed and unable to process statistical benefits

Notable Insights:

There is an emotional component to treatment decision-making that physicians must navigate, particularly when patients are still processing their diagnosis.

Clinical Significance:

Effective communication with patients requires understanding their priorities and emotional state, moving beyond statistical data to address their specific concerns and goals.