Handbook of communication in oncology and palliative care
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Handbook of communication in oncology and palliative care
Oxford University Press, 2011, c2010
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Other editors: Barry D Bultz, Phyllis N Butow, Ilora G Finlay
Includes bibliographical references and index
Summary: "This comprehensive text provides clinicians with practical and evidence-based guidelines to achieve effective, patient-centered communication in the areas of cancer and palliative care. Written by an outstanding panel of international experts, it integrates empirical findings with clinical wisdom, draws on historical approaches and presents a state-of-the-art curriculum for applied communication skills training for the specialist oncologist, surgeon, nurse, and other multi-disciplinary team members involved in cancer care today.In this book, communication is broken down into key modules that cover the life-cycle of cancer care. They include coverage of diagnosis and treatment including clinical trials, empathic support in response to distress, transition to survivorship or palliative therapies, discussion of prognosis, conduct of family meetings, and care of the dying. Complementary training of patients in their communication with the doctor completes the interactive dyad. The art of teaching, impac
