| Description |
xxvi, 424 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Oxford medical publications |
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Oxford medical publications.
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| Contents |
1. Human context -- 2. Personal context -- 3. Other people -- 4. Social context -- 5. Clinical context -- 6. Communication -- 7. Professional context -- App. 1. Common self-report questionnaires -- App. 2. Managing the stress of cancer : a psychological guide for people with cancer |
| Summary |
"This book offers healthcare professionals, academics, and anyone affected by cancer a look at the underlying reasons why cancer so often leads to high levels of distress, and more importantly, it suggests many practical ways through which distress can be minimized and prevented. The experiences of cancer patients, as recorded in their personal diaries, are combined with theory, research, and practical clinical advice."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Cancer -- Psychological aspects.
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Cancer -- Patients -- Care.
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Cancer -- Patients -- Social conditions.
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| Author |
Moynihan, Clare.
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| ISBN |
0198515251 paperback |
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