Social Work in Oncology: Supporting Survivors, Families, and Caregivers

by Naomi Stearns, Elizabeth Clark, Joan Hermann, et al.

Book Overview

A valuable reference tool for new social workers and experienced social workers new to the oncology field, this book is rich with information about the emotional and social impact of cancer on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944235301
• ISBN13: 9780944235300
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: American Cancer Society
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"

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Information on the book:This book is a valuable reference tool for the new social worker as well as for the experienced social worker new to the oncology field. Includes information on the emotional and social impact of cancer on children, the range of social work interventions applied in cancer care, professional issues in oncology social work, the identification and access of available resources, and the latest information about diagnosis and treatment.Also includes a special patient information section on understanding and using support services.