THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDER

2017-11-05

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Over the past twenty-five years, psychiatric services have shifted from hospital to community. Managed care reinforces this trend. Mental illness is better understood and less stigmatized, and services are more commonly used. But many in need do not receive care consistent with evidence-based standards, or at all. Cancer patients with mental disorders are very important to get mentoring. The purpose of this study is accompany cancer patients with mental disorders. Research method : Qualitative data collection methods were performed on 5 patients with cancer who experienced mental disorders, using open-ended questions and literature studies. . In the results of the study is cancer patients with mental disorders desperately need assistance in following various treatment programs. Chemotherapy is one of the treatment programs that are often overlooked if there is no accompaniment. It can be concluded that cCancer patients with mental disorders may follow all treatment programs recommended by doctors. Patients can not run a treatment program properly without counseling. Keywords: Assistance, cancer, patients, mental, disorder