Patients Can Administer Mobile Audio Recordings to Increase Knowledge in Advanced Prostate Cancer.

Introduction: Consultation audio recordings improve patient decision-making but are underutilized. Patient-administered recording apps on mobile devices may increase access, but implementation has not been evaluated.

Methods: We conducted a single-arm study delivering education, coaching, and reminders for patients to record their appointment using a mobile recording app.

Germline testing for veterans with advanced prostate cancer: concerns about service-connected benefits.

To better understand veterans' decisions about germline testing, we conducted a single-site, qualitative study of 32 veterans with advanced prostate cancer. Seven days after oncologist-patient discussions about germline testing, we conducted semistructured interviews with patients to explore their decision-making process using an interview guide. Four of 14 veterans with service-connected disability benefits for prostate cancer declined germline testing for fear of losing benefits because their livelihood depended on these benefits.