Clinical cancer research, DNR orders, and medical economics: A complex interrelationship Journal Article
| Author: | Markman, M. |
| Article Title: | Clinical cancer research, DNR orders, and medical economics: A complex interrelationship |
| Abstract: | Despite the dramatic success achieved over the past few years in improving the survival of individuals with cancer, treatment for many patients with advanced malignancies remains far from satisfactory. Unfortunately, centers engaged in clinical cancer research are currently faced with the dilemma of dealing with increasingly complex and expensive experimental treatment regimens at the same time funding for such research and patient care is decreasing. A further complicating factor is the high cost of caring for terminally inpatients in cancer centers, particularly those potentially requiring intensive life support. This paper reviews the problems facing both clinical cancer investigators and hospitals involved with cancer research and proposes several suggestions for dealing with these increasingly complex issues. © 1987 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted. |
| Keywords: | antineoplastic agents; united states; neoplasms; cancer therapy; health economics; research; medical oncology; cancer care facilities; terminal care; cost-benefit analysis; federal government; therapy; resource allocation; clinical trials; resuscitation; economic aspect; disclosure; family members; euthanasia, passive; research subjects; ethics committees, research; biomedical and behavioral research; death and euthanasia; cancer; human; clinical approach/source; therapeutic research; research institutes; costs and benefits; institutional policies; nontherapeutic research; ethics committees, clinical |
| Journal Title: | Cancer Investigation |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0735-7907 |
| Publisher: | Informa Healthcare |
| Date Published: | 1987-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 237 |
| End Page: | 239 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.3109/07357908709011740 |
| PUBMED: | 3115500 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 5 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
