Role of Palliative Medicine Training in Surgical Oncology. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2021 Jul;30(3):591-608
Date
06/01/2021Pubmed ID
34053671DOI
10.1016/j.soc.2021.02.009Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85106586527 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 2 CitationsAbstract
The importance of integrated palliative care in surgical oncology has been established by high-level evidence demonstrating improved patient-centered outcomes. There has been substantial improvement in efforts to incorporate palliative medicine training into medical and surgical education over the last decade. However, although trainees may feel confident in managing patients at the end of life, they may not have the insight or proficiency to provide optimal palliative care. Surgeons and palliative care physicians should collaborate on methods to optimize palliative care education for both trainees and practicing surgeons. A growing number of palliative care resources are available to this end.
Author List
Istl AC, Johnston FMAuthor
Alexandra C. Istl MD, MPH Assistant Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Clinical CompetenceHumans
Palliative Care
Palliative Medicine
Surgical Oncology
