Cancer care for the whole patient : contributions from psycho-oncology

This presentation describes the contribution of psychosocial care in cancer and provides an overview of some emerging areas of research.

Brief Bio: Jane Turner is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist who has worked for 25 years in cancer care. She has been extensively involved in the development of clinical practice guidelines and communication skills training. Her clinical and research interests are the impact of advanced cancer for families, and innovative models of psychosocial care.