Communication in Cancer Care

Communication as the Bridge to Hope and Healing in Cancer Care Cancer is ofen seen as prec ipitating an existen- specifc to patients of all ages, diverse cultures tial crisis; a crisis of spirit and an opportunity and lifestyles. Perhaps two of the most we- for meaning. Tis is true not only for the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Stiefel, F. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2006, 2006
Edition:1st ed. 2006
Series:Recent Results in Cancer Research
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Key Elements of Communication in Cancer Care
  • Motivating for Cancer Prevention
  • Communication in Genetic Counselling for Breast/Ovarian Cancer
  • Informing About Diagnosis, Relapse and Progression of Disease — Communication with the Terminally Ill Cancer Patient
  • Maintaining Hope: Communication in Palliative Care
  • Patients and Their Families
  • Children with Cancer
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Cultural Aspects of Communication in Cancer Care
  • Current Concepts of Communication Skills Training in Oncology
  • Communication Skills Training in Oncology: It Works!
  • Communication and Communication Skills Training in Oncology: Open Questions and Future Tasks