Oncology Nursing: Communication, Team Building, Psychosocial Care, Management, Clinical Decision Making

Oncology Nursing
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Table of contents
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Communication Skills...........................................................................................................3
2.3 Team Building / Collaboration..............................................................................................3
2.4 Psychosocial Care..................................................................................................................4
2.5 Management and Leadership Skills.......................................................................................4
2.6 Clinical Decision Making......................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6
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MAIN BODY
2.2 Communication Skills
There are some major skills which helps in communicating with the cancer patient which
are mentioned as – Assessing the body language, making the interactions easier with them so that
they are able to understand how effectively the care is being taken of the cancer patients. Talking
with the cancer patients patiently and listening to their problems and issues to solve them
effectively (Baby and et.al., 2018).
The communication that will be done with the team members such as doctors and nurses
will be done by ensuring that the prescription which the cancer patients are following is in proper
manner or not. Communicating with the doctors and nurses about the medicines and treatment
which will be give to the cancer patients. The doctors and nurses will communicate the treatment
and care to be provided to the cancer patient.
The communication which will be done with the family will be concerned with the care
and diligence which will be taken for the cancer patient (McCorry and et.al., 2020). The
medication and treatment of the patient will be communicated to the family members so that they
are aware of the actions taken for cure of the illness. To be honest and communicate all the
essential information regarding the cancer patients cure and illness will be done in effective
manner.
2.3 Team Building / Collaboration
The collaboration with the team members consist of the doctors, nurses and therapist. For
taking care of the cancer patients, all types of care and services are to be provided which helps in
creating value of health of the patients in healthcare sector. Delegation of roles and
responsibilities will be done to the doctors, therapists and nurses so that they are able to take care
of the cancer patients and deliver the care services effectively and in proper manner (Wei and
et.al., 2020). Assigning of specific responsibilities and tasks will be done so that the nurses and
therapists are able to take care of the cancer patients and help them recover from the illness by
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