Some patients and patients’ families express the need to get more advice from providers. For example, the study by Williams and colleagues reported that cancer survivors and members of their social...

Some patients and patients’ families express the need to get more advice from providers. For example, the study by Williams and colleagues reported that cancer survivors and members of their social network expressed the need for lifestyle advice, which would prevent other chronic illnesses (e.g., about physical activity, diet, and weight management). What other patient groups might want more advice, not less advice-giving?