Providing psychological support to cancer patients.
@article{Edwards1999ProvidingPS,
title={Providing psychological support to cancer patients.},
author={Michael J. Edwards},
journal={Professional nurse},
year={1999},
volume={15 1},
pages={
9-13
}
}
Nurses may lack the confidence to deal with the psychological problems of patients with cancer. A nurse specialist in psychological support can help staff improve patient assessment. The specialist nurse can also undertake skilled psychological interventions.