Learning Objectives
- Describe common patient reactions to a new diagnosis of cancer and understand how to provide psychological support to patients and their families.
- Understand the key role the family physician plays, (as part of the multidisciplinary team) in diagnosis, treatment, and care of the patient and family.
- Identify local and national information and support resources for patients and families facing cancer.
- Describe the psychology of the cancer survivor and incorporate this knowledge into patient and family care.
- Outline the principles of palliative and end-of-life care and their application to patients with cancer.
