This session will offer insights into the start-up of integrated behavioral health services within a hospital-based pediatric oncology clinic. Practical steps for building a new program, clinical team insights, and patient-family experiences will be highlighted. The session will conclude with lessons learned and tips for successful start-ups.
Monica Osterbauer M.S., LMFT-Associate, Research Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
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