Only rarely do parents have an opportunity to express a meaningful preference about which PICU should provide care for their child, given the relative scarcity of units, the relationship of any particular unit to other persons or facilities that parents have chosen (e.g., surgeon, oncologist, ...
Physician approaches to drug shortages: Results of a national survey of pediatric hematologist/oncologists Pediatrichematology/oncologyChemotherapyEthicsAIM To evaluate personnel involved in scarce drug prioritization and distribution and the criteria used to inform drug distribution during times of shortage ...
Dr Zemek reported receiving grants from CIHR, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, Physician Services Incorporated Foundation, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation, Ontario Brain Institute, National Football League, Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, Parachute...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics makes projections for all physicians and surgeons as a single category. There is no distinction by specialty practice The bureau predicts job growth of 13 percent through 2026, which is considered faster than average compared to all other jobs. As the U.S....
A physician noted, “Even as healthcare providers, we’re cautious when explaining to the parents that the child’s condition is deteriorating as we find it difficult…” (Physician 4). Category 2: communication relying on individual competencies without established communication methods Reliance on ...
Dr Zemek reported receiving grants from CIHR, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, Physician Services Incorporated Foundation, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation, Ontario Brain Institute, National Football League, Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, Parachute...
Dr Zemek reported receiving grants from CIHR, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, Physician Services Incorporated Foundation, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation, Ontario Brain Institute, National Football League, Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, Parachute...
Background: While communication plays an important role in medicine, it also often represents a challenge when the topic at hand is the prognosis of a high-risk condition. When it comes to pediatric oncology, the challenge becomes even greater for physic