When a patient is first informed about cancer, it can be difficult to digest the news, cope with emotions and make decisions about which treatment path to follow. The Consult Lounge is a smart clinical space, designed to support both the emotional and pragmatic aspects of decision making for cancer patients. It is programmed to create a hospitable warm atmosphere during emotional moments, and then transfer to a different mood and elevate alertness when a patient needs to understand more pragmatic treatment-related information.