Advance care planning is very important for patients diagnosed with cancer and their families, and this includes both curable and incurable cancer. While the patient has the final say in their care planning, the oncology nursing team plays a vital role in ensuring that patients and their families are well-educated and versed in the care options the patient faces, the pros and cons of each path and the goals that each path could contain. Communication and education are paramount here, so be sure to reiterate to your interviewer that you will help bring this to the table with all patients you would be working with in this role.
