Table 1. Patient survey questionnaire.

Patients were asked to provide a rating based on each question, with 1 being least likely/helpful and 10 being most likely/helpful

Question	Score (1-10)
Did this written method help you know which physician is in charge of your overall care?
Did this help you and your family understand your treatment plan every day?
Did this help you ask the right questions to your physician?
Did this help you to be more involved in the decisions about your treatment?
Did this make it easier for you and your family in making treatment choices?
Did this help you know your test results more clearly?
Did this help you clarify with your nurse whatever you didn’t understand from your physician?
Did this method help you discuss your anxieties and fears regarding your medical illness with your physician?
Did this written method increase your confidence in your treatment team?
Would you prefer the written method in addition to the verbal method of communication by your treatment team?
Total