01 Oct Psychosocial Aspects of Cancer
Medical Social Work II
Psychosocial Aspects of Cancer
Post by Day 4 an explanation of how this type of cancer might affect the health and well-being of the patient and caregivers. Explain the psychosocial effects of the cancer on the patient and caregivers.
Explain how psychosocial factors might impact a treatment care plan and the management of the disease. Finally, explain how you might address the psychosocial needs of a cancer patient and caregiver.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources and the current literature using appropriate APA format and style.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.
Respond by Day 6 to at least two of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:
• Expand on your colleague’s post regarding psychosocial effects of cancer on patients and caregivers by providing a different perspective.
• Suggest different ways you might address the psychosocial needs of a cancer patient.
• Explain any insights you gained from the posts submitted by your colleagues.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of your colleagues’ comments.
