Table 5.

Examples of questions asked by patients about social dimensions

Categories	Questions
Rights and privileges	I am a housewife, will I have to pay all of these tests? Doctor, am I eligible to have any compensation benefit or civil disability? Who makes the medical certificate?
Therapy heaviness	I usually work in close contact with people, is it risky? The day I do the chemo, do I feel sick or can I easily go to work? How can I return to work without my hair?
Loss of work ability	Will I be physically able to continue working? Can I continue doing my job? Can I return to my job only when I will be able to easily move my arm?
Other social activities	Can I continue going to the swimming pool? Can I drive? Can I go to the sea this summer?