Table 1 Demographic characteristics and professional information of the study sample
No. | Age | Profession | Institute Department (if applicable) | REC Member | Professional experience (years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 45–60 | Medical Oncologist | Genitourinary Medical Oncology | No | > 10 |
2 | 45–60 | Anaesthesiologist | Intensive care Unit | No | > 10 |
3 | 45–60 | Medical Oncologist | Paediatric Oncology | No | > 10 |
4 | 45–60 | Medical Oncologist | Paediatric Oncology | No | > 10 |
5 | 45–60 | Clinical Psychologist | Senology | No | > 10 |
6 | Over 60 | Radiation Therapist | Prostate Cancer Unit | No | > 10 |
7 | 30–45 | Geriatrician | Patient support care | No | > 5, < 10 |
8 | 30–45 | Medical Oncologist | Soft Tissue Sarcomas | No | > 5, < 10 |
9 | 30–45 | Medical Oncologist | Hemato-Oncology, | No | > 10 |
10 | 45–60 | Surgeon | Soft Tissue Sarcomas | No | > 10 |
11 | 45–60 | Patient Advocacy Group member | / | No | > 10 |
12 | Over 60 | Medical Oncologist and Nuclear Physician | / | Yes | > 10 |
13 | 45–60 | Medical Oncologist and Palliative Care | / | Yes | > 10 |
14 | Over 60 | Attorney at law | / | Yes | > 10 |
15 | 45–60 | Case manager | Soft Tissue Sarcomas | No | > 10 |
16 | Over 60 | Paediatrician Hemato-oncologist | / | Yes | > 10 |
17 | Over 60 | Medical Oncologist | / | Yes | > 10 |
18 | Over 60 | Patient Advocacy Group member | / | Yes | > 10 |
19 | 45–60 | Head nurse | Hospice | Yes | > 10 |
20 | 30–45 | Research Nurse | Head and neck oncology | No | > 5, < 10 |
21 | 45–60 | Chaplain | / | Yes | > 10 |