Michael Burt1, Arif H Kamal2,3,4,5. 1. Duke University Health, 20 Medicine Circle, Box 2715, Durham, NC, 27710, USA. 2. Duke University Health, 20 Medicine Circle, Box 2715, Durham, NC, 27710, USA. Arif.kamal@duke.edu. 3. Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA. Arif.kamal@duke.edu. 4. Duke Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC, USA. Arif.kamal@duke.edu. 5. Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA. Arif.kamal@duke.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent reforms in medical payment coupled with a rapidly evolving pharmacotherapeutic armamentarium is creating a transition in the field of oncology. This transition represents a key period for conceptual reevaluation, providing an opportunity for furthered strategic integration of palliative care within the realm of oncology. RECENT FINDINGS: Historically, oncologists have relied upon prognostic assessments to gauge appropriateness for referrals to specialty palliative care. Recent literature has elucidated on the early palliative burdens of cancer, demonstrated the importance of complexity-based palliative referrals, and begun the conversation to define provider-specific roles. Herein, we describe a model that overlaps complexity with oncology capacity, to target specialty services to those who could benefit most. This article will review the role of palliative care as a care philosophy, the enduring and important role of the oncologist in providing palliative care, and the important areas for integration of specialty services when needed.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent reforms in medical payment coupled with a rapidly evolving pharmacotherapeutic armamentarium is creating a transition in the field of oncology. This transition represents a key period for conceptual reevaluation, providing an opportunity for furthered strategic integration of palliative care within the realm of oncology. RECENT FINDINGS: Historically, oncologists have relied upon prognostic assessments to gauge appropriateness for referrals to specialty palliative care. Recent literature has elucidated on the early palliative burdens of cancer, demonstrated the importance of complexity-based palliative referrals, and begun the conversation to define provider-specific roles. Herein, we describe a model that overlaps complexity with oncology capacity, to target specialty services to those who could benefit most. This article will review the role of palliative care as a care philosophy, the enduring and important role of the oncologist in providing palliative care, and the important areas for integration of specialty services when needed.
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Complexity based; Early integrated palliative care; Early palliative care; Integration; Palliative care; Secondary palliative care
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