Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Conference Coverage
Evaluating Psychsocial Distress in Veterans and Their Caregivers at the Palo Alto VA
Abstract 23: 2017 AVAHO Meeting
Article
Electronic Consultation: An Efficient and Effective Way to Manage Hematology Consults
Abstract 28: 2017 AVAHO Meeting
Article
Case Management Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
In a recent intervention study, researchers hypothesized that case management would improve the quality of care for cancer survivors more than...
Article
Development and Implementation of a Veterans’ Cancer Survivorship Program
The integration of a cancer survivorship program and coordination of care with primary care providers in community settings is essential to...
Clinical Topics & News
HHS Buys Growth Factor Products for Emergency Use
The HHS is expected to spend more than $74 million toward colony-stimulating factor products to reduce bone marrow radiologic incidents in...
Conference Coverage
Integrating Palliative Care and Oncology Care for Veterans With Cancer
Article
Defining Quality Cancer Survivorship Care: Symptom Burden and Distress in Veteran Cancer Survivors. VA Puget Sound Cancer Survivorship Clinic
Article
How Can VA Optimize Palliative Oncology Care? The AVAHO Palliative Care Research Subcommittee Is Laying the Groundwork for Productive Collaboration
Clinical Topics & News
Robotic Surgery for Older Cancer Patients
News
The Cost of Oncology Drugs: A Pharmacy Perspective, Part I
Even in the VA, the high cost of oncology medications are forcing health care providers to confront the economic impact of cancer care.
