This study evaluates how patients feel about having an audio recording of their visit to help remember information given to them and share that information with family members and/or caregivers not present during a clinic visit. Information from this study may help evaluate the effectiveness of using technology to help improve patient care by recording consultation recommendations.
Patients with the diagnosis of advanced cancer as defined as locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic cancer. Both solid and liquid tumors are eligible for the study
Patients who are seen in the outpatient supportive care center at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Patients who have access to a recording device or cellphone with recording technology
Patients who can be contacted 7 to 11 days from the clinic visit that the recording took place
Patients who have been diagnosed with delirium or cognitive impairment. This will be defined by chart review along with review of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDAS) the day of clinic visit. An MDAS of 7 or greater will be considered to define delirium in this study
Patients who are unwilling to sign informed consent
Patients who have used audio recordings before in clinic visits
Patients who have severe hearing impairments without access to assisted devices or programs to aid in listening to the recorded material