Young People and Truth Telling
CHAPTER 5 Young People and Truth Telling Catherine Monaghan INTRODUCTION Having open, honest, and clear communication channels with a patient is a key component for patient-centred care, which can in…
Integrating Research and Evidence‐Based Practice
7Integrating Research and Evidence‐Based Practice Adrina O’Donnell, Ruth Boyd, and Clare McVeigh Abstract Evidence‐based practice (EBP) is the integration of current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences. Whilst barriers…
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…
