Effective Counselling for Cancer Patients

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About Course

This course equips healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to provide effective emotional and psychological support to cancer patients. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, participants will learn how to create a supportive environment, communicate empathetically, and assist patients in coping with their diagnoses.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding Cancer: Basics of cancer, stages, and treatment options.
  • Communication Skills: Techniques for active listening, empathetic responses, and effective patient interactions.
  • Psychosocial Support: Strategies to address the emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients.
  • Counselling Techniques: Pre-test and post-test counselling, disclosure strategies, and adherence to treatment.
  • Ethical Considerations: Confidentiality, stigma reduction, and ethical dilemmas in patient counselling.

Course Content

Introduction to Cancer

  • 1.1 Overview of Cancer
  • 1.2 Stages and Types of Cancer

Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals

Counselling Techniques for Cancer Patients

Ethical Considerations in Patient Counselling

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