Supporting the Psychological Needs of Patients with Cancer

Course overview

one hour course discussing the patient with a cancer diagnosis and how to support them, the fear of recurrence and that once they are finished with treatments they may be more anxious as they feel they aren't doing anything to fight it, discussed the nurse navigator role vs. social worker role, discussed the importance of active listening, end of life care and listening to what the patient's real fears are, support groups can be of benefit, discussed the importance of self care from the care team