Psychosocial oncology care, beyond the tertiary cancer centre
Soins oncologiques psychosociaux, au-delà du centre de cancérologie tertiaire
Pamela Otfinowski, Susan M. Christian, Wendy D. Mackenzie, Michael Handman, Barry D. Bultz
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 53–61
Content Summary
The article 'Psychosocial oncology care, beyond the tertiary cancer centre' by Pamela Otfinowski et al. explores the delivery of psychosocial oncology services outside major cancer centers. It emphasizes the importance of integrating psychosocial care into community and rural settings to enhance patient support and outcomes. The authors discuss strategies for extending these services to underserved areas, highlighting the role of healthcare professionals in bridging gaps in care. This approach is particularly relevant for rural medicine, where access to comprehensive cancer care can be limited.