- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
University of Pittsburgh
2022
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2022
Meharry Medical College
2022
12105 Background: Prior studies have shown that integration of early outpatient specialty palliative care (OSPC) with oncologic improves patient’s symptom burden and quality life. As a result, the American Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recommends OSPC be offered within 8 weeks diagnosis an advanced solid malignancy. Over past decade, there has been increase in availability services, particularly at National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers; however, majority referrals...