Question

You have been asked to serve as a consultant for a local support group for cancer patients. They would like you to do the following: 1) provide a presentation on health literacy; 2) draft a handout on how to find quality information related to cancer care, study findings, and treatment implications based upon study findings. As you prepare for both of these charges, what would be some key points and resources that you would want to share with the group?

Answer 1

health literacy is highly considered as a serous component affecting communication of all cancer care.In our society patients do not have an ability to attain,process,and understand everything about cancer and health care services is needed to make proper decisions.people who are less educated do not have an ability to understand written and oral communication that can decrease their understanding of this disease and its symptoms.this can be effect deterimently on their stage at diagnosis.this may reduce impair contact and discussion about its merits and demerits of treatment options.more study should be done to educate and communicate with patients who have less literacy.

There are many ways people can get accurate information about cancer care.1)cancer organizations provide a lot of knowledge through websites,printed material and supportservices.moreover,family,friends and relatives can provide information to some extent.if they know any survivors or they themselves can be survivors and they know what assist them through out the treatment.above all,internet and social media can provide all kind of information from health journals,chat rooms and through cancer websites.furthermore,people can get information about cancer care though books and magazines.make sure that it is given according to their situation.

when cancer patients admitted in the hospital give psychological supports to overcome the situations.Try to give answers for all their doubts.tell them about the adverse effects that of chemotherapy so that they get prepared for treatment.everyone should keep this pints in mind to provide quality care to cancer patients.