Table 2

Summary table of the diagnostic experience

		MPM diagnostic process
	No	Yes	X², p value	Total
Was the explanation of the mesothelioma diagnosis understandable	176	283	(1)=1.548, 0.257	459
	38.30%	61.70%
	(44.4% women, 37.1% men)
Was the explanation given in sensitive way	126	332	(1)=0.638, 0.681	458
Sensitivity	27.50%	72.50%
	(29.6% women, 26.7% men)
Were you told that a multidisciplinary team had reviewed your case.	106	250	(1)=1.498, 0.148	356
	29.80%	70.20%
	(32.7% women, 22.3% men)
Did healthcare professionals have sufficient knowledge and know enough about your condition	115	344	(1)=0.786, 0.778	459
Knowledge	25.10%	74.90%
	(26.3% women, 24.7% men)
Did you receive good support from your GP in relation to your diagnosis	252	199	(1)=0.675, 0.727	451
GP support	55.90%	44.10%
	(54.8% women, 55.1%)
Were you overall satisfied with healthcare professionals during your diagnosis	92	364	(1)=0.845, 0.857	456
Overall satisfaction	20.20%	79.80%
	(21.5% women and 19.8% men)