Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
The inadequate awareness in the general population is a primary concern for the management of various neurosurgical ailments treated with gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS).
An essential component of disease management is to relieve the anxiety and confusion in the patient's mind and help one choose a treatment modality among the available options. A patient-centric booklet helps impart knowledge, clears doubts, and provides an opportunity to discuss options with family members 1).