Abstract
Research evidence suggests that patients with cancer want to receive information about the disease. The provision of information can help patients cope with the effects of cancer. Nurse-led clinics provide an opportunity for the ongoing provision of support and information.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Attitude to Health
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Communication
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Humans
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Needs Assessment / organization & administration*
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Neoplasms / nursing*
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Neoplasms / psychology*
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Patient Education as Topic / methods*
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Social Support
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Truth Disclosure