Improving communication between health professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have been diagnosed with cancer

Ian Olver, Kate Gunn, Vikki Knott, Alwin Chong, Nayia Cominos, Joan Cunningham

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Abstract

Aims: To explore and document the strategies and language used by experienced health professionals to communicate effectively about cancer and its treatment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter respectfully referred to as Aboriginal) patients.
Original languageEnglish
Article number247
Pages (from-to)144-144
Number of pages1
JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology
Volume15
Issue numberS9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventClinical Oncology Society of Australia 46th Annual Scientific Meeting: Putting Precision and Personalisation into Practice - Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 12 Nov 201914 Nov 2019
https://www.cosa.org.au/events/past-annual-scientific-meetings/ (List of past COSA ASMs, including the 46th.)

Keywords

  • Conference abstract
  • Conference poster
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
  • Health professionals
  • Health care professionals
  • Cancer care
  • Cancer awareness
  • Awareness of risk factors
  • Cancer treatment outcomes

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