CAACTO: extensão, humanização e interdisciplinaridade na formação de recursos humanos para a saúde

Abstract

The oncological treatment of children and adolescents involves a multi professional team, as the complexity and long treatment time require interventions from all health professionals, in which their specialist knowledge is fundametal to attend to the health necessities of the population. Taking this into account, it becomes necessary to reflect upon the formation of these professionals. Considering that just technical knowledge isn't enough to guarantee the adequate attention that should be given to health on behalf of the patient and family carers, in 2003 the National Humanization Policy was launched. This policy advocates a series of measures which aim the co- responsibility of the care of oneself and of others and of health services, and involves managers, health professionals, users and their social networks. The analysis of data shows the potential that extension has, as an important tool for the construction of knowledge, direct benefits to the community, and to the humanized and interdisciplinary formation of health professionals.