Achieving shared treatment decisions
in Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care
February 2017; p ublished online February 2017 .
Chapter. Subjects: Palliative Medicine; Medical Oncology. 6668 words.
The respect of a patient’s autonomous rights within the model of patient-centred care has led to shared decision-making, rather than more paternalistic care. Understanding patient needs,...
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Advancing family communication skills in oncology nursing
in Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care
February 2017; p ublished online February 2017 .
Chapter. Subjects: Palliative Medicine; Medical Oncology. 5134 words.
This chapter presents a new communication skills training initiative designed to advance family-centred care in the inpatient oncology setting. Because of their consistent contact with...
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Ambulatory care nurses responding to depression
in Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care
February 2017; p ublished online February 2017 .
Chapter. Subjects: Palliative Medicine; Medical Oncology. 4481 words.
Depression is a common occurrence among cancer patients; however, it goes undetected by healthcare providers in about 50% of cases. Ambulatory nurses are in a key position to identify and...
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American Cancer Society’s Delivery of Support to Caregivers in the Community
in Cancer Caregivers
January 2019; p ublished online February 2019 .
Chapter. Subjects: Psychiatry; Palliative Medicine; Medical Oncology. 5226 words.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to addressing the needs of cancer caregivers. Many caregivers are unexpectedly thrust into their role as a caregiver with little or no...
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Anaplastic astrocytoma and non-1p/19q co-deleted anaplastic oligoastrocytoma: long-term survival, employment, and performance status of survivors
in Neuro-Oncology Practice
June 2016; p ublished online October 2015 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Medical Oncology; Palliative Medicine; Radiation Oncology; Clinical Radiology; Neurosurgery. 3823 words.
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Despite optimal treatment for patients with anaplastic gliomas, median survival is 2 to 5 years, but some young adults survive longer. We sought...
Announcements
in Neuro-Oncology Practice
September 2016; p ublished online August 2016 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Medical Oncology; Palliative Medicine; Radiation Oncology; Clinical Radiology; Neurosurgery. 207 words.
Announcements
in Neuro-Oncology Practice
March 2016; p ublished online February 2016 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Medical Oncology; Palliative Medicine; Radiation Oncology; Clinical Radiology; Neurosurgery. 247 words.
Announcements
in Neuro-Oncology Practice
June 2016; p ublished online May 2016 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Medical Oncology; Palliative Medicine; Radiation Oncology; Clinical Radiology; Neurosurgery. 278 words.
Assessing behavioral syndromes in patients with brain tumors using the frontal systems behavior scale (FrSBe)
in Neuro-Oncology Practice
June 2016; p ublished online November 2015 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Medical Oncology; Palliative Medicine; Radiation Oncology; Clinical Radiology; Neurosurgery. 4532 words.
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Personality changes following brain tumors may be due to disruption of frontal-subcortical networks. The relation between personality changes and...
Association between malignancy and non-alcoholic Wernicke's encephalopathy: a case report and literature review
in Neuro-Oncology Practice
September 2016; p ublished online September 2015 .
Journal Article. Subjects: Medical Oncology; Palliative Medicine; Radiation Oncology; Clinical Radiology; Neurosurgery. 5059 words.
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Wernicke's encephalopathy is a serious medical condition associated with high morbidity and mortality caused by deficiency of thiamine. This...
