Future Direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care
16Future Direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care Barry Quinn and Helen Kerr Abstract This chapter explores and examines the future direction and possible trends in practice and…
Non‐Medical Prescribing
12Non‐Medical Prescribing Laura Croan and Barry Quinn Abstract This chapter explores the background and development of non‐medical prescribing through supplementary prescribing and patient group directives to the rapid recent growth…
Multidisciplinary Teamworking
9Multidisciplinary Teamworking Hinal Patel and Oonagh McSorley Abstract The multidisciplinary team (MDT) as a concept is viewed as a best practice or gold standard in cancer healthcare services globally. It…
Psychological Support
6Psychological Support Caroline McCaughey, Edel Aughey, and Susan Smyth Abstract This chapter examines the psychological sequelae of a cancer diagnosis for the patient and their loved ones. It focuses on…
