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Psychological Support for Patients with Cancer    
by Barb Henry, ARNP, MSN and Vickie Fieler, RN, MS, AOCN
CE295-60 l 1.00 hr

Psychological Support for Patients with Cancer - CE295-60
Objectives:

The goal of this program is to enhance the expertise, effectiveness, and confidence of nurses who are working with oncology patients in any setting. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • Discuss the psychological distress sometimes experienced by patients diagnosed with cancer.
  • Describe typical information needs of cancer patients and how providing information can help patients cope.
  • List at least three interventions and communication skills helpful in caring for patients with cancer.

Course expires on 12/19/2011
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