Table 2.

Principles of treatment

Let them be involved - Inform the patient about all the available choices and guide them make a choice

Provide information - To the patient in an unbiased manner about different treatment options, their pros and cons

Let them help you choose the treatment options out of available modalities

Provide adequate information about the treatment selected, including advice on what to do and whom to contact in case of side effects, problems and complications

In case patient does not have a partner or unable to bring their partner, do not deny treatment

Document the mutually agreed treatment goals