Taking care of the terminally ill cancer patient: the communication compass-a model for communication in oncologyZiekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium. Limburgs Univ Ctr, Diepenbeek, Belgium.Maex, E, Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium....
Although accurate prediction of survival is essential for palliative care, few clinical methods of determining how long a patient is likely to live have be... T Morita,J Tsunoda,S Inoue,... - 《Supportive Care in Cancer Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Ca...
1 With cancer care now routinely being delivered on an outpatient basis, informal caregivers' responsibilities have gone far beyond the tasks of transportation, shopping, household chores, and personal care. Administering oral and parenteral medications, performing wound care, and monitoring signs and ...
Utilising out-of-hours primary care for assistance with cancer pain: a semi-structured interview study of patient and caregiver experiences. Pain is the most frequent complication of cancer and an important reason for out-of-hours (OOH) primary care contacts by patients with established cancer. ....
How and When to Practice a Wait-and-See Policy Taking Care of the Patient Safety? A "wait-and-see" policy, also called "watch-and-wait" (W&W), refers to the approach after an apparent complete clinical remission after (chemo)radiation of a rectal cancer in which no immediate surgery is...
The role family caregivers play is critical to the patient journey. For this reason, FCS recognizes and supports family caregivers, especially those caring for cancer patients. Behavioral health experts Karen Ridley, MSW, LCSW, and Stephen Voigt, MSW, LCSW, share valuable tips and advice for ...
Ms Beattie asked Prof Stebbing about a clash with one colleague Nuala Close, former matron at the London Clinic, the UK's largest private hospital, when she'd objected to him giving chemotherapy to a deteriorating lung cancer patient in March 2016. ...
care·tak·er (kâr′tā′kər) n. 1.One that is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or a person; a custodian. 2.One that temporarily performs the duties of an office:The government resigned, but the premier served as caretaker until new leaders could be elec...
Cancer Celebrating the Big Little Things Discover small things that make a big impact in cancer. Read more Cancer The power of patient advocacy in cancer care Learn more about patient Larry and UICC president Jeff Dunn's commitment to patient empowerment. ...
Other cancer patients (through online forums, ovarian cancer events, patient advocacy groups, etc.) Advocacy groups, which provide: Emotional support Education for you and your care partner(s) Financial assistance Connection to other women living with ovarian cancer Information on clinical studies Hon...