Geriatric Psycho-Oncology : A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management Paperback / softback
Edited by Jimmie C. (Wayne E. Chapman Chair in Psychiatric Oncology, Wayne E. Chapman Chair in Psychi Holland, Talia (Psychology Intern, Psychology Intern, New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cor Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. (Clinical Psychologist; Assistant Professor of Psychology, Clinical Psychologis Nelson, Andrew J. (Psychiatrist; Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Psychiatrist; Professor of Clinical Roth, Yesne (Assistant Attending Psychiatrist; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Assistant Attendi Alici
Part of the APOS Clinical Reference Handbooks series
Paperback / softback
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Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is a comprehensive handbook that provides best practice models for the management of psychological, cognitive, and social outcomes of older adults living with cancer and their families.
Chapters cover a wide range of topics including screening tools and interventions, psychiatric emergencies and disorders, physical symptom management, communication issues, and issues specific to common cancer sites.
A resource section is appended to provide information on national services and programs.
This book features contributions from experts designed to help clinicians review, anticipate and respond to emotional issues that often arise in the context of treating older cancer patients.
Cross-references, succinct tables and figures make this concise reference easy to use.
Geriatric Psycho-Oncology is an ideal resource for helping oncologists and nurses recognize when it may be best to refer patients to their mental health colleagues and for those who are establishing or adding psychosocial components to existing clinics.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:220 pages, 10 illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:02/04/2015
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- ISBN:9780199361465
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:220 pages, 10 illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:02/04/2015
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- ISBN:9780199361465