Department of Radiation Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Curr Oncol. 2009 Mar;16(2):29-33. doi: 10.3747/co.v16i2.357.
In Canada people affected by cancer access psychosocial care and support from two systems. In the conventional medical system, psychosocial professionals focus mainly on screening for and treating those most distressed by their diagnosis. Many patients and family members go beyond this step to find information and support provided by community-based organizations (CBOS). This article outlines the components of complete cancer care effectively provided by CBOS and why the integration of the two systems of care is critical in delivering seamless high-quality psychosocial care for all.
在加拿大，癌症患者可以通过两个系统获得心理社会关怀和支持。在传统的医疗体系中，心理社会专业人员主要专注于对那些因诊断而感到困扰最严重的人群进行筛查和治疗。许多患者和家属会进一步寻求社区组织（CBOS）提供的信息和支持。本文概述了 CBOS 有效提供完整癌症护理的组成部分，以及为什么整合这两个护理系统对于为所有人提供无缝高质量的心理社会护理至关重要。
