Survey Deployed to Help Cancer Clients Voice their Needs for Sensitive Care
November 13th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Those working through the physical and psychological demands of cancer and subsequent treatment are often prone to developing depression and other mental health concerns. While many note that having the disease and facing one’s own mortality are issues that are likely to make people more susceptible to thoughts and feelings of depression, the quality of client care may play a significant role in such emotions. Such was the cause for a recent survey of cancer clients which asked them to highlight things they wanted from their oncologists. From having their hands held during visits to being told about their condition and prognosis with full honesty and in plain language, the respondents overwhelmingly noted a desire for more personalized, sensitive care. The survey, supported by Cancer Treatment Services International, may inspire others to use similar methods of ensuring clients are kept in psychological health even when their physical health threatens to wane.
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Bedside manner really needs to be emphasized more in med school. So many doctors are brilliant but have no way of effectively communicating with patiemts what is going on in a compassionate manner. They tend to give you just the facts, when sometimes you know all you need to know already, but you just need a kind word or gesture to make the acceptance of the reality of things just a little easier.
http://www.goodtherapy.org is another must read source of information on this topic