Journal of Oncology Practice Podcast
Summary: Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP) provides oncologists and other oncology professionals with information and tools to enhance practice efficiency and promote a high standard for quality of patient care. The goal of JOP is to be the authoritative resource on clinical and administrative management for practicing oncologists. The Journal includes original research, feature articles, and section columns on various issues pertinent to daily practice operations, all of which are subject to peer review.
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Podcasts:
by Robert S. Miller. Kristen Cavanaugh, ACNP-BC discusses promising research showing that, for women who have undergone axillary lymph node dissection, exercise involving the affected arm does not seem to increase the risk of lymphedema.
by Robert S. Miller. Dr. Gabriel Hortobagyi discusses the 2011 update of the ASCO guideline on the use of bone-modifying agents in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
by Robert S. Miller. Dr. Miller discusses highlights from the January 2011 issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice, including a study on the medication safety of five oral chemotherapies.
By Robert S. Miller, Ethan Basch, & Amy Abernethy. Systematically incorporating patient-reported symptoms into routine oncology care may improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.
by Robert S. Miller, Joseph O. Jacobson, and Denis B. Hammond. Contributors to the JOP November 2010 issue discuss the challenges and approaches to multi-disciplinary cancer care.
By Elaine L. Towle. Many oncology practices have responded to rising costs and decreasing reimbursements by examining their operations and working to enhance efficiency.
By Carol Kando-Pineda. The Federal Trade Commission says it’s good to be skeptical about miraculous cancer-fighting products, as most of them are scams.
By Edward J. Benz, Jr. The author summarizes the discussion at the Institute of Medicine National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop to examine oncology workforce shortages.
By Johannes C. Nunnink. Study analyzes data among cancer registries in several states to see differences in care between rural and urban areas.
By Marcus A. Neubauer. Study results suggest that treating non-small-cell lung cancer patients per these guidelines is a cost-effective strategy for delivering care.
By Robert S. Miller and Arash Naeim. Usability testing in evaluating an EHR system could improve chances the design is integrated in a clear, efficient way.
By Robert S. Miller, Thomas R. Barr, and Elaine Towle. Survey results indicate an overall lowering of practice operation costs, and an overall increase in service efficiency.
by Robert S. Miller and John A. Keech, Jr. Evolution is brought about by subtle environmental pressures over time or by a cataclysmic extinction event. The latter is the case for the solo medical oncologist.
