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.
Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO 80218, USA. king.nancy@tchden.org
Nancy
N
King
Rebecca
R
Berkhof
Heather
H
Mellema
Jammie
J
Reichel
Tommi
T
Joseph
Kim
K
Keenan
Jenny
J
Parker
Karina
K
Delgado
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