Following the indications and recommendations of associations, institutions and councils around the world, psycho-oncology should have a “mandatory” function in programs within the health system, with particular reference to oncology. The steps in the development of psycho-oncology services and/or units, their functions in terms of clinical, educational and research activities, the standards that should be respected and the organizational characteristics are discussed. With regards to this, the experience of Southern Europe and countries, specifically the models developed in Ferrara, Italy and Lisbon, Portugal, are presented. The objective of psycho-oncology, namely that no cancer health is possible without taking into consideration mental health, and, consequently, it is not possible to provide cancer care without a specific investment in the psychosocial area, represents the challenge for the health system.

Developing a psycho-oncology program in cancer settings. Experiences from Southern Europe: the models of Ferrara and Lisbon

GRASSI, Luigi;
2012

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Following the indications and recommendations of associations, institutions and councils around the world, psycho-oncology should have a “mandatory” function in programs within the health system, with particular reference to oncology. The steps in the development of psycho-oncology services and/or units, their functions in terms of clinical, educational and research activities, the standards that should be respected and the organizational characteristics are discussed. With regards to this, the experience of Southern Europe and countries, specifically the models developed in Ferrara, Italy and Lisbon, Portugal, are presented. The objective of psycho-oncology, namely that no cancer health is possible without taking into consideration mental health, and, consequently, it is not possible to provide cancer care without a specific investment in the psychosocial area, represents the challenge for the health system.
2012
Grassi, Luigi; Travado, L.
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