Effective Communication for Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Patients With Cancer: Considerations for the Patients, Family Members, Providers, and Multidisciplinary Team.

doi:10.1200/EDBK_238181

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Effective Communication for Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Patients With Cancer: Considerations for the Patients, Family Members, Providers, and Multidisciplinary Team.

Published May 17, 2019 · S. Dobrozsi, A. Trowbridge, J. Mack

American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Hearing that a child has been diagnosed with cancer is invariably difficult for both patients and their caregivers. Effective communication among patients, caregivers, and medical teams is necessary not only to deliver information and facilitate cancer care delivery but also to support patient and family coping and well-being. In this review, we focus on early communication in pediatric oncology care to (1) highlight the importance of communication between clinicians and patients and within the medical team and (2) describe resources and opportunities for clinicians to improve communication skills. For example, communication between patients and the medical team has several core functions, including the development of shared knowledge and decision-making and the formation of a therapeutic relationship. High-quality communication, regardless of the news being shared, supports and facilitates patient and parent adjustment to diagnosis, hope, and trust. Communication within the medical team supports the delivery of high-quality, personalized care. Despite these critical roles of communication in pediatric cancer care and evidence suggesting communication skills can be learned, formal training is limited. Resources include educational efforts, practical tools, and specific strategies to enhance systematic multidisciplinary team communication. Taken together, continued recognition of the importance of communication in pediatric cancer care has the potential to improve patient, family, and clinician experiences.

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Effective communication in pediatric cancer care is crucial for patient and family well-being, decision-making, and facilitating personalized care.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

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