All cancer care needs to consider the whole patient

An excerpt from Cancer What You Need to Know. Treating cancer means taking care of the whole patient — the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual. This starts at diagnosis and carries through treatment and beyond. Unfortunately, for some patients, cancer does find ways to spread that can cause physical pain, emotional strain, and difficulties in dealing with end-of-life issues. Palliative care and hospice providers are experts in helping people deal with these difficult times. These providers are an important part of the cancer care team. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Palliative Care Source Type: blogs