Table 2. GPs’ perceptions of follow-up cancer care (n = 173)
Very rarely or rarely n (%)Sometimes n (%)Frequently or very frequently n (%)
How often do you identify patients in need of follow-up cancer care in your practice by:
 Reaching out to the patients with cancer through written communication or telephone, and encouraging them to contact the practice if necessary?40 (23.1)62 (35.8)71 (41.0)
 Contacting patients through written communication or by telephone to offer consultation in practice?45 (26.0)65 (37.6)63 (36.4)
 Receiving information through discharge cards or by telephone from the hospital regarding patients’ requiring follow-up?35 (20.2)53 (30.6)85 (49.1)
 Receiving information through written communication or telephone from the patients’ home municipality?80 (46.2)49 (28.3)44 (25.4)
 Being contacted in writing or by telephone by a patient or relative?18 (10.4)74 (42.8)81 (46.8)
Not at all or very low or low n (%) Somewhat n (%) Highly or very highly n (%)
To what extent do you feel qualified to assess the following possible sequelae after the patients’ cancer diagnosis and treatment:
 Other somatic disease and treatment?5 (2.9)66 (38.2)102 (59.0)
 Physical sequelae17 (9.8)99 (57.2)57 (32.9)
 Challenges and problems related to sexuality and intimacy?52 (30.1)88 (50.9)33 (19.1)
 Mental sequelae?3 (1.7)49 (28.3)121 (69.9)
 Social consequences?27 (15.6)79 (45.7)67 (38.7)
 Existential considerations?19 (11.0)66 (38.2)88 (50.9)
 Challenges and lifestyle-related issues?6 (3.5)58 (33.5)109 (63.0)
To what extent does the written information you receive from specialised hospital departments met your need for knowledge about:
 The patient’s cancer diagnosis?11 (6.4)49 (28.3)113 (65.3)
 The patient’s cancer treatment?28 (16.2)75 (43.4)70 (40.5)
 Possible side effects and long-term effects of the patient’s cancer diagnosis and treatment?113 (65.3)46 (26.6)14 (8.1)
 Who is responsible for cancer follow-up?67 (38.7)73 (42.2)33 (19.1)