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Juggling cancer and life in survivorship: The role of general practitioners
- Source :
- Australian journal of general practice. 50(8)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- BackgroundThe number of cancer survivors in Australia is growing. General practitioners (GPs) have a key role in providing holistic care to people experiencing a cancer diagnosis, receiving treatment or enduring long-term effects of cancer and its treatment. Cancer survivors experience a range of unique biopsychosocial issues, requiring significant and coordinated care to optimise their quality of life.ObjectiveThe aim of this article is to provide an overview of management strategies for GPs in addressing three highly distressing cancer-related issues: fear of cancer recurrence, financial toxicity and management of relationships.DiscussionRecommendations are provided for effective screening and monitoring of cancer-related issues, with management strategies outlined to facilitate GP-initiated discussions and referral to credible resources and other health services. Useful materials relevant to the Australian primary care setting are presented together with an overview of information to support GP provision of cancer survivorship care for fear of cancer recurrence, financial toxicity and relationship issues.
- Subjects :
- Biopsychosocial model
Cancer survivorship
Referral
business.industry
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Australia
Cancer
Survivorship
medicine.disease
Health services
Nursing
Cancer Survivors
General Practitioners
Survivorship curve
Neoplasms
medicine
Quality of Life
Humans
Quality (business)
Family Practice
business
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Details
- ISSN :
- 22087958
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Australian journal of general practice
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....70f04c8116998a01fe754b1edf316859