How this fits in

Older patients with cancer often find it difficult to take part in shared decision making. Therefore, the authors aimed to test an intervention to improve patient empowerment. The present study showed that the generic Outcome Prioritisation Tool (OPT) may help older patients with non-curable cancer with their treatment decision. Furthermore, this OPT-facilitated conversation between patients and their GPs was associated with lower anxiety and less fatigue compared to a control group and thus may be a useful tool to ensure more patient-tailored care.