Medical Can Empowerment Improve Patient Outcomes in Cancer Treatment?

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Psychology holds significant potential as a healing art, comparable to physiology. The placebo effect demonstrates the power of the mind in treatment outcomes, particularly in cancer care, where a positive outlook is beneficial. Effective healthcare involves treating the individual rather than just the disease, emphasizing patient involvement in their treatment. This empowerment fosters a sense of agency, which, while it may not directly save lives, can enhance the quality of life for patients, making their experiences more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Does psychology have the same potential as a healing art as physiology has?
 
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Positive outlook is pretty well-regarded as a factor in cancer treatments, too. Decent doctors know that they are not treating "a disease" or "a condition", but a real patient, and they make an effort to involve the patient in their own treatment. Empowerment (as opposed to helpless passivity) may not save a patient's life, but it can make the remainder of their life more comfortable and enjoyable.
 

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