Impact of early primary care physician follow-up on hospital readmission following gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
Mujtaba KhalilSelamawit WoldesenbetMuhammad Musaab MunirMuhammad Muntazir Mehdi KhanZayed RashidAbdullah AltafErryk KatayamaMary DillhoffSusan TsaiTimothy M PawlikPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2024)
PCP follow-up was associated with a reduced risk of readmission and mortality following GI cancer surgery. Care coordination across in-hospital and community-based health platforms is critical to achieve optimal outcomes for patients.
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