Abstract
Person-centred care is highly valued in cancer nursing. Furthermore, this approach is increasingly considered an imperative aspect of cancer nursing care, with positive outcomes reported by individuals with a cancer diagnosis, if employed. To support nurses to be empathic with individuals diagnosed with cancer, this chapter provides a personal experience of a cancer diagnosis. The chapter is written by a registered nurse who shares their story from the unusual perspective of being both a healthcare professional and a patient, providing insights into their perspectives of whether they experienced person-centred care. It is hoped this will challenge all clinical nurse specialists to reflect on the care they provide to ensure that it is individualised and holistic.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The role of the clinical nurse specialist in cancer care |
| Editors | Helen Kerr, Johan De Munter |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
| Chapter | 3 |
| Pages | 32-42 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119867029 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119866992 |
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| Publication status | Published - 07 Aug 2023 |
