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LEARNING OUTCOMES: In this section, you will learn about the signs to watch for between the patient and family which indicate potential problems.
How patients want their family to be involved in consultations (and how carers themselves want to be involved) varies widely. 8,39 These preferences, as well as the needs and abilities of the patient and family carer, can change over time. 8
Misalignment between how the patient wants their carer to behave, and how the carer actually behaves, may signal (or contribute to) family conflict.
Clinicians should remain alert to problematic patient-family dynamics and respond accordingly.
OVERALL COMPLETION
Guideline 5: Be observant of the patient and family relationship
Guiding principles
5.1 Remain alert to patient and family preferences for family involvement
5.2 Remain alert to verbal signs of problematic patient-family carer relationship dynamics
5.2 Remain alert to non-verbal signs of problematic patient-family carer relationship dynamics
5.3 Respectfully address any problematic patient-family carer relationship dynamics
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
