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Decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia
Kathleen Shannon-Dorcy1, Victoria Wolfe
1Clinical Research Department, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98115, USA.
Objectives:
To review the precepts of decision-making for people diagnosed with leukemia.
Data Sources:
Professional journals, research studies, review articles, and personal experience.
Conclusion:
Decision-making is one of the most complex and demanding tasks faced by people diagnosed with leukemia. There are multiple dimensions of decision-making, including access to information, psychosocial support, spiritual support, education options for treatment and participation in clinical trials.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Health care professionals are integral to the decision-making process for people diagnosed with leukemia and are involved in most situations where decisions must be made relative to treatment, research, and symptom management.