Family Clinic for Cancer Patients and Families
Author Information
Author(s): D. Parker, P. Quinn, P. Eustace, P. Holford, E. Penny, M. Ryan, E. Reed
Primary Institution: Bradford Royal Infirmary
Hypothesis
Can a family clinic improve information exchange for cancer patients and their families?
Conclusion
The family clinic provides a supportive environment for cancer patients and their families to receive information and express their emotions.
Supporting Evidence
- 35% of cancer patients are dissatisfied with the information they receive.
- The clinic allows families to express their emotions in a controlled environment.
- Patients and families can ask questions and receive specific information about treatment and prognosis.
Takeaway
A family clinic helps cancer patients and their families talk to doctors and get the information they need in a friendly setting.
Methodology
The clinic was established to facilitate information exchange among patients, families, and medical staff.
Potential Biases
Potential for families to feel they are conspiring against the patient if they attend without them.
Limitations
Some patients may feel excluded if family members attend without them.
Participant Demographics
Patients and their families, including spouses, children, and other relatives.
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