Odyssey of hope: a physician's guide to communicating with brain tumor patients across the continuum of care.
The optimal treatment of a patient with a malignant brain tumor requires attention to the physical and emotional well-being of the affected individual and the family. We review the concept of hope as a critical support modality throughout the continuum of care for brain tumor patients and families. We offer suggestions based on our own observations over 17 years as well as the lessons taught to us by our patients and their families over that time and through a structured interview process.
Department of Neurosurgery, Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. mrosenb1@hfhs.org
Mark L
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Rosenblum
Steven
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Kalkanis
Wendy
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Goldberg
Jack
J
Rock
Tom
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Mikkelsen
Sandra
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Remer
Sarah
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Whitehouse
David
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Nerenz
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011379:Prognosis