Incorporating patient preferences into cancer care decisions: Challenges and opportunities
Christine M. Veenstra, Sarah T. Hawley
Abstract
Without innovations, ensuring that patients' preferences are fully incorporated into cancer care planning will remain a challenge. It is time to move beyond documenting discrepancies in the patient‐clinician preference setting to ensuring patients' preferences and values are routinely included in treatment planning.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePreferenceCancerPatient careNursingMicroeconomicsEconomicsInternal medicinePatient-Provider Communication in HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life