Interviewee Role in SDM † within the pancreatic care chain for patients who are indicated for surgery.
Surgeon
Conducts the option and decision talk with the patient at the outpatient department. Discusses the treatment options during the option talk. Operates on the patient. Participant of the multidisciplinary team: discussion about treatment options.
Oncologist
Indicate and treatment chemotherapy. Participant of the multidisciplinary team.
Geriatrician
Due to the age and co-morbidities of the patient, the geriatrician can advise in patient’s treatment options. Sometimes they have a consultation with the patient, sometimes they are asked in multidisciplinary discussion.
Physician Assistant
Perform adjuvant diagnostic invasive treatment. Participant of the multidisciplinary team.
Case manager Department of surgery Guiding and support the patient during the whole surgical process. Participant of the multidisciplinary team.
Two case managers Department of oncology Guiding and support the patient during the whole chemotherapy process. Participant of the multidisciplinary team.
General Practitioner
Referrer the patient to the hospital. Guiding and supporting the patient in the home situation.
Two patients; Female 53 years old; Male 76 years old with spouse Participation and discuss the treatment options in the option and decision talks (SDM).