Person and Family Centeredness in Ethiopian Cancer Care: Proposal for a Project for Improving Communication, Ethics, Decision Making, and Health.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Cancer is a major burden in Ethiopia. The Oncology Department of Tikur Anbessa (Black Lion) Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa is the sole specialist unit for cancer care in the country. With only a handful of oncologists, a lack of resources, and a huge patient load, the work is challenging, especially in terms of achieving effective and ethical patient consultations. Patients, usually accompanied by family members, often wait for a long time to receive medical attention and frequently depart without treatment. Handling consultations effectively is essential to help patients as much as possible within such limitations. OBJECTIVE:The project has the following three main aims: (1) to enhance and expand the understanding of communicative and associated ethical challenges in Ethio

SUBMITTER: Berbyuk Lindstrom N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7267985 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature