The psychological challenges for oncological patients in times of COVID-19 pandemic: telemedicine, a solution?
Estelle Caroline Schade, Ronaldo Elkaddoum, Hampig Raphaël Kourié
Abstract
lb " In our article, we review the challenges of cancer patients' mental health in times where their concerns about risks, treatments and privacy grow bigger. We also discuss the psychological benefits of teleoncology and the importance of empathy in creating a patient-centered approach.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)TelemedicineGlobeMedicineFamily medicineSAINTInternal medicineHealth careDiseasePolitical scienceHistoryArt historyLawInfectious disease (medical specialty)OphthalmologyCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCancer survivorship and careTelemedicine and Telehealth Implementation