1. Chapter 84: Psychosocial Issues.
- Author
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Bellamy, Kathleen Young and Weed, Harrison G.
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CANCER patient psychology , *PRIMARY care , *SOCIAL networks , *SPIRITUAL direction - Abstract
Chapter 84 of the book "Medical Care of Cancer Patients" is presented. It discusses psychosocial issues that relate to cancer patients. The authors offer suggestions for primary care physicians on how to address the issues including generating a list of psychosocial issues to identify the necessary resources, considering the religious or spiritual belief system of the patient, recognizing the importance of social support, and identifying the right professionals who can provide pyschosocial support.
- Published
- 2009