McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 1 (EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN CANCER CARE)
MODULE 1: EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN CANCER CARE
This module is part of the Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series presented by Clinical Psychologists, Dr Jemma Gilchrist and Rebecca Van Lloy of Mind My Health originally developed for the McGrath Foundation.
In this module you will learn how to recognise and respond to emotional distress in cancer care.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the spectrum of emotional and psychological distress experienced by people affected by cancer.
- Effectively use and interpret the Distress Thermometer.
- Apply the stepped model of care tailored to patient needs, including knowing when to refer or provide support.
- Deliver nurse-led emotional support.
- Identify and respond to carer distress.
- Identify strategies for maintaining own emotional wellbeing.
Continue Your Learning – Explore the Remaining Modules:
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 2 (WORKING WITHIN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 3 (ADAPTING TO CHANGE)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 4 (SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH METASTATIC OR ADVANCED CANCER)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 5, PART 1 (WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PATIENTS)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 5, PART 2 (WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PATIENTS)
