The resource comprises a series of short videos and a key messages tip sheet providing practical advice for cancer care specialists to optimise culturally safe and responsive communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families and carers.
The videos feature medical oncologists, cancer care co-ordinators, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers and Health Workers, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.
Culturally safe communication skills for non-Indigenous health professionals Tip Sheet
This Tip Sheet provides practical advice for cancer care specialists and other health professionals to optimise culturally safe and responsive communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families and carers.
Introduction
This video provides an overview of the key considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout their cancer journey.
Delivering a diagnosis
This video provides an overview of the key considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the stage of diagnosis, including when delivering bad news.
Staging and treatment
This video provides an overview of the key considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during staging and treatment.
Care after treatment and recovery
This video provides an overview of the key considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during care after initial treatment and recovery.
Managing recurrent, residual and metastatic
This video provides an overview of key considerations when communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about managing recurrent, residual and metastatic disease.