title: Patient education and pediatric oncology.
abstract: An overview is provided of important principles and content useful in planning educational programs for pediatric oncology patients and their families. Implementation considerations, such as assessment of the learner, selection of appropriate teaching methods, and problems with the selection process are addressed.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Kramer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Perin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010358:Patient Participation; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods