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Adolescents and young adult (AYA) oncology care has evolved to address their unique supportive care needs, yet deficiencies remain. We planned a multiphase sequential mixed methods study beginning with focus groups (FGs) with AYAs receiving care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, to improve supportive care delivery. Herewith, we report on the preliminary findings from first phase of project and outline future expected goals. Our findings suggest four major themes identified from FG discussion with AYAs: (1) having peer-driven support, (2) incorporating hybrid approach to information delivery, (3) integrating general practitioners in AYAs care, and (4) providing AYAs-specific supportive care programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a case study of a 61-year-old female who has severe depression on the onset of losing her job. The woman diagnosed with major depressive disorder was participated in dignity therapy while being hospitalized for a depressive episode. It discusses dignity therapy, a psychotherapeutic intervention used for terminally ill patients wherein practicians help patients to produce a document that are passed on to their loved ones by recording their life story and transcribing it.

A letter to the editor is presented commenting on the sufferings of schizophrenic patients who are terminally ill.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of providing end-of-life care as a medical employee.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences as ambulatory care clerk.