ABSTRACT
A curiosity has therefore arisen over time relating to the availability of, and access to, clinical supervision within Australian Youth Cancer Services and how healthcare professionals perceive the role of supervision in supporting the delivery of quality youth cancer care. This chapter reports on the qualitative component of a larger mixed-methods study that aimed to address this question. Youth Friendly Care has evolved from recognition of the unique impacts experienced by young people facing ill health and the challenges faced by professionals in caring for them. Clinical supervision, also referred to as 'supervision', is considered a vital part of modern, effective healthcare practice and is embedded in many healthcare systems and professions. The chapter explores the availability of, and access to, clinical supervision for healthcare professionals working in Australian Youth Cancer Services and their perceptions of the role of supervision in supporting the delivery of quality youth cancer care.
