No.	Recommendations/Statements	GoR	LoE	Sources
5.8. reviewed 2021	Consensus-based recommendation In accordance with the “Law on Improving Patientsʼ Rights,” the patient must be informed about all of the treatment options described in this guideline that are relevant to her and about their prospects of success and possible effects. In particular, effects on her physical appearance, sexual life, urinary and rectal continence, and aspects of female identity (self-image, fertility) should be mentioned.	EC
5.9. reviewed 2021	Consensus-based statement Principles, intended treatment goals, duration and implementation of the individual treatment measures Surgical treatment measures: Conization; trachelectomy Surgical staging and associated additional measures Forms of lymphadenectomy Forms of radical hysterectomy Exenteration procedures Surgical options in case of recurrence Radiotherapy: Primary radiotherapy/radio(chemo)therapy Secondary radiotherapy/radio(chemo)therapy Systemic therapy: Neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy Combined radio(chemo)therapy Targeted therapy Side effects of treatment and ways of treating them Late sequelae of the disease and therapy and ways of treating them Complementary therapy: Mention of the availability of complementary medicine to reduce side effects Participation in clinical studies: Principles and intended treatment goals Duration and implementation of therapy Effects and side effects currently known Special aspects (monitoring, additional measures, compliance, data storage and processing) Other information: Psycho-oncological support and services provided by self-help groups Options for rehabilitation Necessity of follow-up care Aspects of patientʼs own responsibility and compliance (e.g., providing information about symptoms and problems, treatment compliance)	EC
5.10. reviewed 2021	Consensus-based recommendation The patient must be informed about the patient guideline on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with cervical carcinoma.	EC
5.11. reviewed 2021	Consensus-based statement Cervical carcinoma is not an emergency case. The patient can and must be given sufficient time for her own decision-making processes.	EC