Bookedited by Peter Hopewood, Mary J. Milroy.
Summary: This book follows the continuum of cancer care model as its outline vide infra. As cancer is now a very multidisciplinary disease, it encourages dedicated professionals from various specialties as well as active patient cooperation in order to improve successful treatment and survival. This text will serve as a detailed reference source for healthcare providers intending to improve the quality of survivorship of cancer patients, as well as help create affordable care plans. Initially it discusses the current cancer care crisis on a global and then national platform. Chapters include discussions about disability adjusted life years lost, lost productivity, loss of life and its impact upon the nation and communities. In order to deescalate the financial impact of cancer on society and government, this text incorporates smarter and efficient treatment alternatives that will also improve the survivorship of patients, families and caregivers. It also illustrates how prevention and screening programs can be incorporated to improve cancer care. Quality Cancer Care: Survivorship Before, During and After Treatment will become an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and clinical staff involved in the delivery of cancer care.
Contents:
Outlining the Crisis in Cancer Care
Public Reporting of Institution and Provider Level Outcomes
Cancer Statistics: Global and National
Understanding the Social Determinants of Cancer: Challenges, Opportunities and Pathways to Success
How Prevention and Screening Programs Can Be Identified Through a Community Health Needs Assessment
The Role of Quality Metrics in Improving Oncologic Survival
Patient Navigation in Cancer Care Delivery
Survivorship
Oncology Rehabilitation
Building a Team to Improve Cancer Survivorship
Integrative Care's Increasing Role
Medical-Legal Partnerships in Cancer Care
Palliative Care for Cancer and Treatment Related Changes for In-Patients
Ambulatory Palliative Care
End-of-Life Care and Cancer: Psychosocial Needs of Patients and the Bereaved
Physician Leadership.