Retaining Parental Role Despite the Presence of Hematological Neoplastic Diseases: The Emanuela Project and the Role of the Hematologist

ConclusionsData indicate that for parent it is important to be supported by their hematologist in the difficult task of explaining their illness to their children. The Emanuela Project allows parents to retain a parental role despite their illness; communication contributes also to increase trust in the medical staff and compliance to physically and emotionally demanding treatments.These data will be compared to those obtained in nearby hospitals who do not offer such a service.DisclosuresGambacorti-Passerini: BMS: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding.
Source: Blood - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: 902. Health Services Research-Malignant Diseases: Poster III Source Type: research