The experience of providing hospice care concurrent with cancer treatment in the VA.

Leah M HaverhalsChelsea E ManheimVincent MorMary ErsekBruce KinosianKarl A LorenzKatherine E Faricy-AndersonRisha A Gidwani-MarszowskiCari Levy

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

While concurrent care is used by a small number of veterans with advanced cancer, VA staff valued having the option available and as a bridge to hospice. Hospice staff felt concurrent care improved care coordination with VAMCs, but use may be tempered due to concerns related to Medicare compliance.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
healthcare
quality improvement
pain management
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy