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…
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…
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…
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…
9The Challenges of Nurse Leadership 9.1 Introduction This chapter will focus on the challenges of leadership and the importance of the leader’s well‐being. In recent years, leaders in healthcare have…
