UBM Medica US Release: Cancer Network Highlights Methods Oncologists Can Use To Improve Communication
NORWALK, Conn., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US announces that Cancer Network, a leading online community for oncologists, presents exclusive slide shows dealing with communication in the oncology setting, skills that are essential to quality cancer care.
Cancer Network, the online home of the journal ONCOLOGY, offers news, blogs, and podcasts about the latest clinical findings. Among the special features for oncologists highlighting quality cancer care:
- End-of-life care is challenging for even the most seasoned oncologist. Here are five suggestions on starting the end-of-life conversation from William S. Breitbart, MD, that can help you better navigate this difficult but critical part of your work.
- Oncologists are expected to explain complex situations clearly while balancing the needs and expectations of their patients. We present seven statements oncologists should never say to their patients.
- Regardless of where you practice, good communication between you and your pathologist is the best way to ensure that correct testing is done. Here are six points of miscommunication between oncologists and pathologists to watch out for.
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