The Many Roles of Palliative Oncologists
Palliative oncologists as clinicians.
Instead of a new practice model in which palliative oncologists deliver both oncologic and palliative care simultaneously in one setting, a majority of palliative oncologists work and bill as either oncologists (eg, general or for specific tumor types) and/or palliative care specialists at academic centers or community settings. Some actively practice both specialties, prescribing chemotherapy as an oncologist one day and consulting with other oncologists as a palliative care specialist on another day. In this way, palliative oncologists promote collaborations within the existing system rather than compartmentalizing care. The exact nature of their position depends on the individual's interest and commitment to each specialty, job opportunities, and investment of institutional leadership. Regardless of the clinical setting, palliative oncologists uniquely combine the principles of oncology and palliative care to deliver high-quality cancer care.
The Many Roles of Palliative OncologistsPalliative oncologists as clinicians.Instead of a new practice model in which palliative oncologists deliver both oncologic and palliative care simultaneously in one setting, a majority of palliative oncologists work and bill as either oncologists (eg, general or for specific tumor types) and/or palliative care specialists at academic centers or community settings. Some actively practice both specialties, prescribing chemotherapy as an oncologist one day and consulting with other oncologists as a palliative care specialist on another day. In this way, palliative oncologists promote collaborations within the existing system rather than compartmentalizing care. The exact nature of their position depends on the individual's interest and commitment to each specialty, job opportunities, and investment of institutional leadership. Regardless of the clinical setting, palliative oncologists uniquely combine the principles of oncology and palliative care to deliver high-quality cancer care.
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