Distress- the 6th vital sign for cancer patients?

A third or more of cancer patients experience significant psychological distress following their diagnosis. Yet a much smaller proportion receives any psychosocial services.

Cancer-Care-for-the-Whole-Patient-Meeting-Psychosocial-Health-NeedsThis situation is counter to recommendations from a number of sources, including the US Institute of Medicine …

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