How has acute oncology improved care for patients?

Current Oncology

V. Navani¹ 

[1] Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals

关键词: Acute oncology;    symptom control;    cancer of unknown primary;    nhs reorganization;   

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学科分类：肿瘤学

来源: Multimed, Inc.

【 摘 要 】

A United Kingdom–wide appreciation of the systemic failings of emergency cancer care led to the creation of a new subspecialty, acute oncology. It was meant to bridge the gap between admitting teams, oncology, and palliative care, providing support to manage the symptoms of cancer, the side effects of cancer treatment, and people presenting with cancer of unknown primary origin. This article identifies the reasons for the creation of acute oncology and explores various models for this aspect of cancer care worldwide. With health care budgets static and demand increasing, the article also identifies ways in which acute oncology can contribute to an efficient and caring health system.

【 授权许可】

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