Psychosocial care for cancer patients--too little, too late?

Psychosocial care for cancer patients--too little, too late?
Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2013 Oct;42(10):535-7
Authors: Mahendran R, Chua J, Wuan E, Ang EN, Lim SE, Kua EH
Abstract
Assessment of psychosocial and psychiatric needs is an increasingly important component of cancer care. Clinical experience with patients indicate that distress, anxiety and depression are prevalent from early stages of the illness. Strategies to enhance psychosocial care are presented and these include early identification through screening, training for healthcare staff working with cancer patients and support not only for patients but their caregivers as well.
PMID: 24254241 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Source: Ann Acad Med Singapo... - September 30, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mahendran R, Chua J, Wuan E, Ang EN, Lim SE, Kua EH Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research