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The objective of this study was to explore whether patients\u2019 educational level and social network influence oncologists\u2019 clinical decision-making.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Semi-structured interviews on factors considered when deciding on treatment for cancer patients. 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Highly educated patients were considered as well-read, demanding and sometimes difficult to reason with. Patients with higher education, those very keen to have treatment and persuasive relatives were considered as challenges for the oncologist. Having large groups of relatives in a room made doctors feel outnumbered. A desire to please patients and relatives was posed as the main reason for giving in to patients\u2019 demands, even when this resulted in treatment with limited efficacy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Oncologists tailor treatment for patients living alone to avoid harmful side-effects. 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