Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology: Textbook for Multidisciplinary Care

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Abrams, Annah N. (Editor), Muriel, Anna C. (Editor), Wiener, Lori (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2016.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Oncology.; Pediatrics.; Psychiatry.; Medicine & Public Health.

This textbook walks clinicians through the psychosocial issues and challenges faced by children and adolescents with cancer and their families. Through a developmental lens, the text provides guidance and resources that will enable clinicians to understand the physical and emotional impact of the di...

Table of Contents:

• Overview of Pediatric Oncology
• Communication
• Physical Impact of the Disease
• Assessment/Coping/Quality of Life
• Family Systems
• Psychiatric issues and treatment
• Education
• Adolescents
• Social Media
• Complementary Therapies
• End of Life Care
• Survivorship
• Advocacy.