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  • Title: Fellows' forum: a workshop on the stresses of being an oncologist.
    Author: Armstrong J, Lederberg M, Holland J.
    Journal: J Cancer Educ; 2004; 19(2):88-90. PubMed ID: 15456663.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: A pilot workshop was designed for medical oncology fellows to discuss the personal dimension and stresses of clinical oncology training. METHODS: Focus was directed at increasing awareness not only of the patients' psychosocial needs but also the fellows' personal responses to them. Fellows were invited to a bimonthly luncheon to discuss difficult cases they had encountered from a psychosocial perspective. The sessions were cofacilitated by Medical Oncology and Psychiatry. RESULTS: Recurrent topics included the stresses of breaking bad news, treating pain, managing the depressed or angry patient, problems related to end of life, and complex family and cultural issues. CONCLUSIONS: There was high satisfaction expressed with the forum.
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