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Our research questions include: What are gaps in cancer patients’ knowledge about immunotherapy? What is the efficacy of an education session in improving cancer patients’ knowledge about immunotherapy and reducing inappropriate emergency department (ED) visits?

From July 2020 to September 2021, we invited cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to participate in a one-on-one patient education session and pre-test/post-test surveys. The patient education session included an oral presentation following National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, video on immunotherapy mechanisms of action, and review of written materials and alert cards. The surveys assessed patient knowledge of immunotherapies’ mechanisms of action, adverse effects and their management, and health literacy. Survey data were paired with data abstracted from the electronic health record on …