Part 4: Preparing for consultations
2 out of 7Read information:
- You may find it helpful to read about the patient's illness and familiarise yourself with medical terms. If searching for information on the internet, try to focus on information from government or reputable not-for-profit websites, such as:
- Cancer Australia (Australian Government) https://canceraustralia.gov.au/affected-cancer
- Cancer Council NSW https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/
- Cancer Institute NSW: https://patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au/
You can listen as well:
- You might prefer to listen to a podcast about living with cancer. The Cancer Council NSW has a series of podcasts which provide insights from health professionals about many aspects of cancer care, and being a carer. Visit: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/podcasts/
TOP TIP: Remember that information on the internet can be unreliable and does not necessarily represent the patients individual outlook. Stick to reputable websites and understand that this information is general only.
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