Conatser C, Babcock H M
Cancer Pract. 1993 Jul-Aug;1(2):110-5.
A medical student group and a pediatric oncology staff have united resources to provide a unique opportunity for patients and students. This article describes a program that matches first- and second-year medical students with individual children who have cancer or another chronic illness. Modeled after the traditional "Big Brother/Big Sister" programs, this program has two purposes: (1) to provide medical students with a better understanding of the issues concerning patients with chronic illness and their families, and (2) to provide individual emotional support for young patients while, coincidentally, offering some relief for their parents. Students in the early academic years of medical school are given an opportunity to develop a relationship with a patient, and patients can develop a relationship with a responsible adult who is concerned as much about friendship and companionship as about a patient and illness.
一个医学生团体和一组儿科肿瘤医护人员联合资源，为患者和学生提供了一个独特的机会。本文描述了一个将一年级和二年级医学生与患有癌症或其他慢性病的儿童配对的项目。该项目仿照传统的“大哥/大姐”项目，有两个目的：（1）让医学生更好地了解慢性病患者及其家庭的相关问题；（2）为年轻患者提供个人情感支持，同时也为他们的父母减轻一些负担。医学院低年级的学生有机会与患者建立关系，而患者也能与一位既关心友谊和陪伴，又关心患者及病情的负责任成年人建立关系。
