1. Psychological morbidity: its recognition and management -- 2. 'Distancing' by health professionals -- 3. Patient assessment: structure and content -- 4. Patient assessment: skills -- 5. Breaking the news to patients -- 6. Monitoring progress -- 7. Recognizing and handling difficult situations -- 8. Handling conflict in cancer care -- 9. Talking to relatives --10. Spiritual issues -- 11. Assessing the bereaved --12. The psychological costs of caring for cancer patients -- 13. Training in communication skills --14. Training resources available
