Treading New Waters: Development of the Patient and Family Specialist role in an Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
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Emily Mozena, MA, CTRS, CCLS, Associate Professor of Instruction
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Kathy Whiteside, CCLS, Patient and Family Life Specialist
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) between the age of 15 and 39 years old are a growing
population diagnosed with cancer. This presentation will highlight the development of the
AYA Patient and Family Life Specialist position, describe the current programing offered,
highlight the integration of child life practicum students and share the challenges of
implementations.