The hospitalist model and oncology: Oncologist opinions about inpatient cancer care delivery Journal Article
| Authors: | Atlas, K. R.; Egan, B. C.; Novak, C. J.; Sidlow, R. |
| Article Title: | The hospitalist model and oncology: Oncologist opinions about inpatient cancer care delivery |
| Abstract: | Hospitalists, rather than oncologists, are increasingly providing inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients with cancer, yet the opinions of oncologists regarding this model of care delivery are unknown. A survey was conducted assessing these opinions and experiences with inpatient cancer care delivery at a tertiary cancer center. Only 30% of oncologists agreed that caring for hospitalized patients with cancer was an efficient use of their time, and most believed a hospitalist service allowed them to pursue other interests. Most had a positive experience with hospitalists, agreeing that hospitalists can diagnose and manage toxicities of cancer therapy, exhibit professionalism, and communicate with them and their patients appropriately. Hematologic malignancy specialists were more likely to value inpatient service time and had less confidence in the ability of hospitalists. Overall, the hospitalist model was generally accepted by oncologists and will continue to be an important part of oncologic care delivery. © 2020 AlphaMed Press |
| Keywords: | adult; cancer model; cancer therapy; cancer center; hospital patient; medical care; medical staff; professionalism; human; article; care behavior; hematologist-oncologist |
| Journal Title: | The Oncologist |
| Volume: | 25 |
| Issue: | 12 |
| ISSN: | 1083-7159 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Date Published: | 2020-12-01 |
| Start Page: | e2006 |
| End Page: | e2009 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1634/theoncologist.2020-0514 |
| PUBMED: | 32744351 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC8108059 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 4 January 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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