2008 institute of medicine report on “cancer care for the whole patient”

by Prof. Delmer Swaniawski 8 min read

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12 hours ago Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients/Families in a Community Setting. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2008. Cancer care today often provides state-of-the-science biomedical treatment, but fails to address the psychological and social (psychosocial) problems associated with the illness. This failure can compromise … >> Go To The Portal


The 2008 Institute of Medicine Report, "Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs" has linked positive social and emotional support to better patient outcomes through the cancer experience. This landmark report has defined the gaps in social and emotional care and has identified community-based resources as a solution.

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Does cancer affect social and psychological health?

Cancer care today often provides state-of-the-science biomedical treatment, but fails to address the psychological and social (psychosocial) problems associated with the illness . This failure can compromise the effectiveness of health care and thereby adversely affect the health of cancer patients. Psychological and social problems created ...

Is it possible to deliver good quality cancer care without using existing approaches, tools, and resources to address patients' psycho

Today, it is not possible to deliver good-quality cancer care without using existing approaches, tools, and resources to address patients' psychosocial health needs. All patients with cancer and their families should expect and receive cancer care that ensures the provision of appropriate psychosocial health services.

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