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End of Life Care in Gynecologic Oncology
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez is joined by Katherine Hicks-Courant, MD, MSHP. Dr. Hicks-Courant is a fellow in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. She studies the intersection of gynecologic oncology, palliative care and oncology care delivery systems.
Highlights:
Having a gynecologic rather than a medical oncologist was associated with lower rates of high-intensity end-of-life care.
Having a gynecologic oncologist rather than a medical oncologist was associated with higher rates of invasive procedures.
Having a gynecologic oncologist rather than a medical oncologist was associated with higher Medicare spending.
Highlights:
Having a gynecologic rather than a medical oncologist was associated with lower rates of high-intensity end-of-life care.
Having a gynecologic oncologist rather than a medical oncologist was associated with higher rates of invasive procedures.
Having a gynecologic oncologist rather than a medical oncologist was associated with higher Medicare spending.
Released:
Jun 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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