Adolescents with cancer face unique medical and psychosocial challenges and it is important for their doctors to understand the psychological manifestations of cancer diagnosis and treatment in this age group. Using patient dialogues, we describe how simultaneous participation of physicians and patients could help to give voice to patient needs, in particular concerning communication.

Discussing communication issues and needs with adolescents with cancer

Quarello, Paola;
2021-01-01

Abstract

Adolescents with cancer face unique medical and psychosocial challenges and it is important for their doctors to understand the psychological manifestations of cancer diagnosis and treatment in this age group. Using patient dialogues, we describe how simultaneous participation of physicians and patients could help to give voice to patient needs, in particular concerning communication.
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Adolescents; cancer; communication needs; psychosocial support
Mascarin, Maurizio; Milano, Giuseppe M; Bertolotti, Marina; Quarello, Paola; Spinelli, Marco; Tornesello, Assunta; Bomben, Francesca; Ferrari, Andrea
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