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Clinical Practice Guideline – Communication and Support of Patients and Caregivers in Chronic Cancer Care

Communication and support of patients and caregivers in chronic cancer care: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline

Published online: 18 June 2024 – ESMO Open
Stiefel F, Bourquin C, Salmon P, et al., on behalf of the ESMO Guidelines Committee

  • ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline with key recommendations for communication and support of cancer patients and caregivers.
  • The guideline discusses training in communication of oncology clinicians and research on communication in cancer care.
  • Practical recommendations aim to support oncology clinicians in their communication with patients and caregivers.
  • Figures summarising the responsibilities of the clinician, the oncology team and the health care institution are provided.

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