Guest Editorial
Ask Us: We Know About Psychosocial Care
Oncology nurses have always known that a diagnosis of cancer impacts the psychosocial well-being of a person. And, often, oncology nurses are the ones who detect psychosocial concerns in patients, as well as noticing changes—often subtle differences in a patient's usual manner—which require further assessment and possibly referral or treatment.
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References
Commission on Cancer. (2011). Cancer program standards 2012: Ensuring patient-centered care. Retrieved from http://www.facs.org/cancer/coc/cps2012draft.pdf
Institute of Medicine. (2007). Cancer care for the whole patient: Meeting psychosocial health needs. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.