Table 1.

Interview Questions regarding Patient-Physician Communication

Interview questions
1. Now, I would like to talk about your medical care. How has your communication been with the doctor that you have seen most often since breast cancer diagnosis?
2. Have you told your doctors about your aforementioned concerns and what you need from them? If not, Why not?
3. Has your doctor spent enough time with you to answer your questions or to understand any problems?
4. Has your doctor recommended any regular check-ups or exams?
5. What would you like to change about your relationship or communication with your doctor?
6. Have you experienced any difficulties with getting medical care since your breast cancer diagnosis?
7. Do you think that you would have experienced these difficulties with getting medical care if you were living in your home country? [Why or Why not?] (Chinese immigrant group only).