Authors: | Saldivar, R. T.; Tew, W. P.; Shahrokni, A.; Nelson, J. |
Review Title: | Goals of care conversations and telemedicine |
Abstract: | Rapid expansion of telemedicine is one of the transformative healthcare consequences of the COVID pandemic. As a result, telemedicine has allowed clinicians to address the needs of older adults with cancer, who faced the highest risks from COVID, while maintaining safety at home. In light of the COVID experience, which is an important source of learning, this article provides guidance on approaches to enhance telemedicine-enabled supportive care for the geriatric cancer patient. © 2021 Elsevier Ltd |
Keywords: | cancer patient; cancer palliative therapy; palliative care; practice guideline; conflict; communication; clinical effectiveness; geriatrics; geriatric care; supportive care; telemedicine; geriatric oncology; teleconsultation; human; article; malignant neoplasm; goals of care; usability; program acceptability; supportive care need |
Journal Title: | Journal of Geriatric Oncology |
Volume: | 12 |
Issue: | 7 |
ISSN: | 1879-4068 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
Date Published: | 2021-09-01 |
Start Page: | 995 |
End Page: | 999 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.02.016 |
PUBMED: | 33619000 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 October 2021 -- Source: Scopus |