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If the patient and family member still cannot reach agreement- respect the patient’s wishes without being dismissive of the family
“While I understand that this decision has a huge impact on you [family carer], it is important that we respect [patient’s] wishes as it is [his/her] body and [patient] is the one who has to consent to and receive the treatment”.
OVERALL COMPLETION
Guideline 10: Dealing with conflicting patient-family treatment preferences
Short film: Managing conflicting treatment wishes
ACTIVITY: How would you manage this situation?
Short film: Managing conflicting treatment wishes (cont.)
Guideline 10: Guiding Principles
Ways forward when managing conflicting treatment wishes
10.1 Explore patient and family understanding of the situation and any concerns they may have
Quote from an oncology health professional
10.2 Express empathy and explore the emotions behind the views of the patient and family
10.3 Attempt to find shared values and negotiate a mutually acceptable path for the patient and family
10.4 Suggest more time to process and discuss the decision
10.5 If consensus is unable to be achieved, respect the patient’s wishes without being dismissive of the family
Reflections
Summary
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Select what you think are the top 5 information needs of family carers
Finding out about how to reduce stress in the person with cancer’s life
Accessing information about alternative therapies
Accessing information about the person with cancer’s prognosis, or likely outcome
Accessing information on what the person with cancer’s physical needs are likely to be
Learning about the impact that caring has on working life or usual activities
Accessing information relevant to their needs as a carers/partners
Accessing information about the benefits and side effects of treatments
Accessing information about the services within the hospital
Finding out about financial support and government benefits
Learning more about cancer screening