Psychiatric aspects of symptom management in cancer patients:

Over the past decade there has been a growing awareness that quality of life in cancer patients depends on an integrated approach to the treatment of both physical and psychological symptoms. This volume integrates the latest information from psychiatry, palliative care, oncology, and behavioral med...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC u.a. American Psychiatric Press 1993
Edition:1. ed.
Series:Clinical practice 25
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Summary:Over the past decade there has been a growing awareness that quality of life in cancer patients depends on an integrated approach to the treatment of both physical and psychological symptoms. This volume integrates the latest information from psychiatry, palliative care, oncology, and behavioral medicine on the mental health professional's role in the management of often disturbing and treatment-limiting symptoms in cancer patients. The contributors to this volume represent many disciplines and were chosen for their unique combination of clinical and research experience in working with cancer patients. Each chapter addresses a commonly encountered symptom and provides effective management techniques through clinical case vignettes and a thorough review of the literature. The concluding chapter suggests strategies for coping with stress among mental health professionals who work with cancer patients
It is hoped that the integrated treatment approach presented in this practical volume will serve to enhance the comfort, well-being, and quality of life in cancer patients through all stages of the illness
Physical Description:XIX, 278 S.
ISBN:0880481935

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