Review article
The role of oncology nurse in cancer patient care
Vlasta Predovan
; Klinika za radioterapiju i onkologiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Staka Stipaničić
; Klinika za radioterapiju i onkologiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Abstract
Nursing interventions in the patient with cancer are necessary and required in all stages, from the acute phase to the terminal illness. Furthermore, the nursing interventions are related to education of patients and families, and above all they are important in palliative care. The nurse introduces the patient in the therapeutic process, educates him in terms of health care, first observes emerging symptoms or worsening of symptoms in the patient with cancer and first communicates with patient’s family. Oncology nurses must be characterized by high professionalism, moral qualities and a high degree of empathy for patients and their families.
Keywords
nurse’s role; oncology nursing; patient care
Hrčak ID:
144079
URI
Publication date:
1.9.2015.
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