Table 2 Reasons for a preference for diagnosis disclosure ‘as soon as possible’
Reasons | Self (n = 371a) | Spouse (n = 258b) |
|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | |
Make the most of life (e.g. ‘bucket list’) | 277 (75%) | 189 (73%) |
Be involved in decisions about future care | 265 (71%) | 196 (76%) |
Access treatments and support | 253 (68%) | 183 (71%) |
Time to come to terms with diagnosis | 253 (68%) | 187 (73%) |
Make financial arrangements | 239 (64%) | 169 (66%) |
Tell loved ones my situation | 229 (62%) | 163 (63%) |
Collect memories | 170 (46%) | 132 (51%) |
Time to work on relationships | 134 (36%) | 108 (42%) |
Other | 13 (4%) | 8 (3%) |