Intensity of end-of-life care for gynecologic cancer patients by primary oncologist specialty.

Katherine Hicks-CourantGenevieve P KanterMarilyn M SchapiraColleen M BrensingerQing LiuEmily Meichun Ko

Published in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2022)

Both specialties engage in overall high levels of intense end-of-life care, with differences by specialty in aspects of aggressive care and spending at the end of life. Physician-level training could be a target for educational or quality improvement initiatives to improve end-of-life cancer care delivery.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
patient safety
primary care
emergency department
high intensity
endometrial cancer
healthcare
virtual reality
palliative care