Most Oncologists Do Not Refer to Palliative Care. What? episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 12 MIN

Most Oncologists Do Not Refer to Palliative Care. What?

from Healthcare Musings · host Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD, FCCP

Despite a strong recommendation by the American Society of Clinical Oncology in its guidelines, recent surveys indicate very few, if any at all, Oncologists refer patients to Palliative Care. This is a huge disservice. 

Despite a strong recommendation by the American Society of Clinical Oncology in its guidelines, recent surveys indicate very few, if any at all, Oncologists refer patients to Palliative Care. This is a huge disservice.

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Despite a strong recommendation by the American Society of Clinical Oncology in its guidelines, recent surveys indicate very few, if any at all, Oncologists refer patients to Palliative Care. This is a huge disservice. 

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