Is quality cancer information available for consumers in New Zealand? A national stocktake and review of written consumer cancer information.

Aim: To review the quality of written consumer cancer information resources in New Zealand and to test a selection of quality tools.

Methods: A national stocktake of consumer cancer information resources available in New Zealand through health services and non-government organisations was completed. Using set criteria a selection of these resources was reviewed using three quality tools: DISCERN, EQIP and a cultural sensitivity tool.