Abstract
Communication is the most common “procedure” in pediatric oncology and, when done well, can have a lasting positive impact on pediatric patients and their families. This chapter reviews the general purposes and strategies for communication in pediatric oncology with a specific focus on the unique role psychosocial clinicians play in facilitating effective communication between patients, caregivers, and providers. Unique issues and topics in pediatric oncology are discussed including multidisciplinary collaboration, triadic communication and decision-making, developmental considerations, discussing bad news, and communication with caregivers in distress.
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Brand, S.R., Tarquini, S., Mack, J.W. (2016). Communication in the Pediatric Oncology Setting. In: Abrams, A., Muriel, A., Wiener, L. (eds) Pediatric Psychosocial Oncology: Textbook for Multidisciplinary Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21374-3_2
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