Osteogenic sarcoma of the sacral spine: an interdisciplinary team challenge.
A child with osteogenic sarcoma of the sacral spine has complex nursing and interdisciplinary team needs. The course of one patient is discussed, both from the patient and family's perspective and that of her inter-disciplinary care team. The need for a coordinated, holistic approach to care that involves advance planning, continual reassessment of goals, and clear communication among the team members and consulting services is clearly demonstrated.
King
Nancy
N
Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO 80218, USA. king.nancy@tchden.org
Berkhof
Rebecca
R
Mellema
Heather
H
Reichel
Jammie
J
Joseph
Tommi
T
Keenan
Kim
K
Parker
Jenny
J
Delgado
Karina
K
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region; D012447:Sacrum / Q000473:pathology*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology