Psychosocial Oncology Services During COVID-19

Dec 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every corner of American cancer care—including psychosocial services. On this mini-podcast, we explore how patients are dealing with the "new normal,” and how oncology social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists are working to help them through an unprecedented time.

Guest: Jeffrey Kendall, PsyD, LP, Director of Oncology Support Services, University of Minnesota Medical Center

Related Content:

• Mini-Podcast: COVID-19 Conversations with Patients
• Guided Patient Support: Helping Patients Navigate the Clinical, Psychosocial, and Financial Aspects of Cancer Care, by Jessica Sima, MSN, RN, ACM, et al.
• Telehealth at its Best: Transitioning a Comprehensive Psychosocial Program to a Virtual Format, by Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, and Drucilla Brethwaite, MSW, LCSW
• Oncology Social Workers’ Role in Patient-Centered Care, by Fran Becker, LCSW, OSW-C
• Oncology Social Workers Promote Self-Care in the Workplace

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