This chapter is dedicated to identifying questions about the patient, the disease, the treatment, and the logistics of surgery that the orthopedic surgeon can ask the medical oncologist to reduce mistakes and miscommunications. This chapter is a framework for efficient, effective communication between ...
Most requested contents for PDAs were pros and cons of treatment options and lists of questions to ask. The vast majority of patients preferred SDM to deciding alone. None wanted their physician to decide for them. Conclusions There is a high demand for SDM but a lack of conclusive evidence ...
Just two of the dietitians in the study reported using a validated screener, while four additional dietitians reported using other tools, such as screening questions developed by the local food bank or questions recommended by a professional organization for oncology nutritionists. "This study highlights...
Treatment plans can be complex, so you may find it helpful to bring another person with you. We also encourage you and your family to ask questions about any information that is not clear, or that you want to learn more about. Your initial appointment may include: A comprehensive meeting a...
Yet, the questions remained. I continued to carry the weight of responsibility, along with the holiday card. In clinic the next week, I met a patient with the same diagnosis. Again, there was a multidisciplinary discussion, and we planned to give him the same drug regimen. After reviewing ...
What brings me to the PE-CGS network is my 17 years experience as a person living with a low grade glioma, brain tumor or brain cancer and involving patients in the co-design of research is super critical because patients bring unique lived experiences that can shape research questions, study...
Most respondents took notice of medical information reported on television/radio, in newspapers (80% each) and on the Internet (56%), mainly to be informed when patients ask questions (82%) and to check its accuracy (60%). Most were concerned about this accuracy (64% believed it accurate...
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Questions you might ask your intake coordinator, oncology nurse navigator, or other administrative staff members: What is an oncologist? Who is in my care team and what are their roles? Can I bring a support person to appointments? Do they need to be cleared/approved?
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