Opis: Communicating with Cancer Patients - John F. Smyth

Published in association with European Society of Medical Oncology, this volume is designed for trainee oncologists, oncology nurses, and those working with cancer patients on a day-to-day basis. Focusing on the "soft skills" required in communicating with patients, the book includes topics such as the aetiology of cancer, diagnosis and staging, and explaining the purpose of treatment, including chemotherapy, hormone treatment, and immunological and gene-based therapies. It also discusses patient support groups, monitoring remission, and relapse. The book is written by UK oncologists but has international application.Introduction The different phases of management The aetiology of cancer Diagnosis and Staging Environment Referral letter Results and investigations to date Observation History Examination Performance status Investigations Next steps Questions Primary Treatment Cytotoxic chemotherapy Hormone treatment Immunological therapy Gene-based therapies Explaining the purpose of treatment Communication within the Context of Multidisciplinary Care Oncology nurses Psychosocial oncologists Patient support groups and the internet Explaining Follow-up Monitoring remission Relapse Progression and Terminal Care Explaining Research Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Integrative Oncology

Szczegóły: Communicating with Cancer Patients - John F. Smyth

Tytuł: Communicating with Cancer Patients
Autor: John F. Smyth
Producent: CRC Press Inc.
ISBN: 9781482226782
Rok produkcji: 2013
Ilość stron: 100
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.2 kg

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