Psycho-oncology
The Psycho-oncology Service aims to:
- Provide a comprehensive psychological assessment of patients and their families who are affected by cancer
- Provide a framework to enhance patients’ understanding of their emotional reactions
- Provide specialist psychosocial interventions using a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of people with cancer and their families
- Act as a liaison/resource to other staff
- Take part in teaching and training events to maximize the psychological skills of other health care professionals who may work with cancer patients