Psychosocial Issues

Psychosocial Issues

Psychosocial Issues

50 Points

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with an opportunity to read a patient’s story about their experience with cancer. Additional, the student will investigate further one of the major issues brought up by the patient. As a therapist, it is essential that we are able to emphasize with patients and provide support and assistance to meet their many needs.

Assignment:

1. Select a published book written by and/or for an individual diagnosed with cancer

2. Obtain approval for the book by the instructor

3. Read the book paying special attention to the many psychosocial issues raised by the patient or their family

4. After reading the book, identify one of the major psychosocial issues identified by the patient or their family

5. Write a 6 page college level paper to include

a. Summary of the book (no more than 1.5 pages)

b. Identification of all psychosocial issues raised

c. Rationale for selection of specific issue for further investigation

d. Further research about the issue

e. How a radiation therapist could help the patient deal with the issue

6. Paper format:

a. Double spaced

b. 12 point font

c. 1 inch margin

d. 6 pages

e. Reference page following APA format (not part of the 6 pages)

f. COLLEGE level writing

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