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    J Cancer Educ. 2007 Summer;22(2):119-23.

    "Coming through the fog, coming over the moors": the impact on pediatric oncologists of caring for seriously ill children.

    Fanos JH.

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    The Hood Center for Children & Families, Department of Pediatrics, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, USA. Joanna.Fonos@Dartmouth.edu

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND:

    Pediatric palliative care has made substantial strides in the past decade; less attention has focused on providing emotional support to the pediatric oncologist.

    METHODS:

    I interviewed a total of 30 pediatric oncologists throughout the United States using a semistructured interview guide; anxiety and depression scales were administered. Major themes were identified.

    RESULTS:

    Most (57%) had experienced serious illnesses during their own childhood or adolescence; 77% had experienced significant medical events in their parents or siblings prior to adulthood.

    CONCLUSIONS:

    Pediatric oncologists need help mastering their own healing so they can be helpful to patients and families.

    PMID:
    17605627
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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