Patient Education Is an Essential Element of Quality Cancer Care

We hear from patients that they are told by friends: “Educate yourself, have hope and courage, get support.” Information and education can help patients and family caregivers prepare for the rough times ahead and contribute more thoughtfully to conversations about treatment options, as well as help patients feel as though they are active participants in their own care. These tasks support healthy coping and foster resiliency as patients and families face the challenge of living … (leggi tutto)