Meeting the information needs of cancer patients.
Research evidence suggests that patients with cancer want to receive information about the disease. The provision of information can help patients cope with the effects of cancer. Nurse-led clinics provide an opportunity for the ongoing provision of support and information.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012944:Social Support; D014342:Truth Disclosure