This project was supported by CURESearch. The authors thank Kristin Saunders, LCSW, and Pamela Bowers, LCSW, for their contributions to the project. We also thank all the participants. We also appreciate the comments of Lamia P. Barakat, on a draft of this paper.
A Parent Consultant position has been included in the pediatric oncology unit at Rhode Island Hospital since 1975. The history and functioning of the position is discussed. Data from questionnaires of parents and hospital staff and a time study of the parent consultants are reviewed. This unique position has been very successful in filling many psychosocial needs of the families under our care.
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