The "WTL" Model of Cancer Care

Family conference and oncology tutoring programs have been attended by 1,000 patients, family members, and support persons. Patients are taught to become active participants in their therapy, and families learn communication skills. Evaluation questionnaires reveal that ninety--four percent felt a s...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health 1980-12, Vol.19 (4), p.304-312
Main Author: Pohl, C. Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baptists
Cancer
Chronic diseases
Death
Family members
Medical treatment
Oncology
Physicians
Terminal illnesses
Tutoring
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Summary:Family conference and oncology tutoring programs have been attended by 1,000 patients, family members, and support persons. Patients are taught to become active participants in their therapy, and families learn communication skills. Evaluation questionnaires reveal that ninety--four percent felt a significant improvement in family-patient communication. Ninety--three percent felt that personal needs related to the disease of cancer were accurately addressed. And ninety-seven percent indicated they would be referring others to the service.
ISSN:0022-4197
1573-6571
DOI:10.1007/BF00996253