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Palliative and Supportive Care
 
FEATURED CONTENT
February 6, 2012
'What I Wish I Was Taught in Medical School'
Driving skills: learning to navigate the road to a successful medical career More »
January 17, 2012
Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas in Oncological Communication Involving Issues of Culture and Autonomy
Beginning with its provocative opening case vignette, Nathan Cherny's article provides an opportunity for us to reflect on and possibly redirect our own attitudes and habits regarding difficult ethical issues in communication with our patients and their families, especially in the setting of cultural and religious diversity. More »
January 17, 2012
Autonomy Versus Paternalism in Latin America
In this paper, Dr. Cherny beautifully reviews how to balance the patient's right to be adequately informed about his or her disease with the powerful cultural beliefs held in many parts of the world. More »
December 31, 2011
Managing CRPC: Improving Symptoms, Survival, or Both?
In addition to endeavors to develop new therapeutics, we should anticipate and prioritize studies that will address questions regarding the efficacy of combination therapy, timing and sequencing strategies, and the development of predictive markers to individualize and optimize therapy. More »
December 31, 2011
Evolution of Treatment Options for Patients With CRPC and Bone Metastases: Bone-Targeted Agents That Go Beyond Palliation of Symptoms to Improve Overall Survival
This review will examine agents with potential activity in the palliation and treatment of skeletal metastases of PCa, and will weigh the clinical-outcomes evidence for and against their broad use. More »
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Time-Limited Trials, January 4, 2012, Abernethy and Currow 307 (1): 33 JAMA
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David C. Currow, BMed, MPH, FRACP. Author Affiliations: Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina ( Dr Abernethy) ( amy.abernethy@duke.edu); and Department of Palliative and Supportive Services, ... OUTCOME ASSESSMENT (
Pain Management - Cancer Network
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This guide on pain management covers the medical evaluation, psychosocial assessment, subgrouping of patients, pharmacologic treatment, surgery for bone metastasis, radiation therapy, physical treatments, and ongoing care.
Moving Beyond 'Best Supportive Care' - Cancer Network
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In their article, Dr. Jamie Von Roenn and Dr. Jennifer Temel demonstrate the value of enhanced symptomatic and palliative care for symptom reduction, improvement in quality of life, and, in some instances, better survival.
Why Oncologists Should Refer Patients Earlier for Hospice Care - Cancer Network
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In this article, prognostic data are summarized and a suggested approach for discussing hospice enrollment with patients is presented. Why Oncologists Should Refer Earlier for Hospice Care Another Path: Palliative Care From Day-of-Diagnosis
Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia With Myelofibrosis Treatment & Management
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Treatment & Management: Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia With Myelofibrosis. Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia with myelofibrosis is a clonal disorder arising from the neoplastic transformation of early hematopoietic stem cells.
 
Clinical Trials
Physical Activity and Functioning in Palliative Cancer Patients - a Clinical Randomised Trial - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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Trial of Family Focused Grief Therapy in Palliative Care and Bereavement - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Group Psychotherapy Interventions for Cancer Patients - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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Radiation Therapy Outreach Program for Minority or Low-Income Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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Effect of Palliative Biliary Stenting on the Quality of Life (QOL) of Patients With Unresectable Carcinoma Gallbladder With Hiliar Block. - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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FROM PHYSICIANS PRACTICE
'What They Should Really Teach in Medical School'
Julie Schopps, MD , February 6, 2012
The North Carolina-based pediatrician weighs in on why she thinks the real learning doesn't take place until students are out of the classroom.
Improve EHR Systems by Rethinking Medical Billing
Daniel Essin, MA, MD, February 6, 2012
Separating billing-related data from other clinical documentation and transmitting it to a billing system is not difficult …no matter how the charting is done.
Keeping Your Medical Practice’s Accounts Receivable on Track
P.J. Cloud-Moulds, February 4, 2012
Here are the minimum reports you should be running to keep an eye on your practices A/R.
Healthcare Providers Play Crucial Role in Helping Victims of Abuse
Stephen Hanson, PA-C , February 3, 2012
I would urge each and every one of you to be familiar with the warning signs of abuse, and the resources available to you all as healthcare providers.
Protecting Your Medical Practice's Data
Marisa Torrieri, February 3, 2012
Here's the scoop on how to implement a good data-backup plan at your office.
 
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