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Improving communication between the general practitioner and the oncologist: a key role in coordinating care for patients suffering from cancer
- Source :
- BMC Cancer, BMC Cancer, 2020, 20 (1), pp.495. ⟨10.1186/s12885-020-06993-0⟩, BMC Cancer, BioMed Central, 2020, 20 (1), pp.495. ⟨10.1186/s12885-020-06993-0⟩, BMC Cancer, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background Patients suffering from cancers are increasingly numerous in general practice consultations. The General Practitioner (GP) should be at the heart of the management of patients. Several studies have examined the perceptions of GPs confronted with the patient suffering from cancer and the relationships of GPs with oncologists, but few studies have focused on the patients’ perspective. We studied the three-way relationship between the oncologist, the GP, and the patient, from the patient’s point of view. Methods A questionnaire validated by a group consisting of GPs, oncologists, nurses, an epidemiologist and quality analyst, was administered over a three-week period to patients suffering from cancer receiving chemotherapy in a day hospital. Results The analysis was based on 403 questionnaires. Patients had confidence in the GP’s knowledge of oncology in 88% of cases; 49% consulted their GP for pain, 15% for cancer-related advice, and 44% in emergencies. Perceived good GP/oncologist communication led patients to turn increasingly to their GP for cancer-related consultations (RR = 1.14; p = 0.01) and gave patients confidence in the GP’s ability to manage cancer-related problems (RR = 1.30; p p p Conclusion Patients suffering from cancer considered that the GP was competent, but did not often consult their GP for cancer-related problems. There is a discrepancy between patients’ beliefs and their behaviour. When the oncologist spoke to patients of the GP’s role, patients had recourse to their GP more often. Systematically integrating a GP consultation to conclude cancer diagnosis disclosure, could improve management and care coordination.
- Subjects :
- Oncology
Male
Cancer Research
medicine.medical_specialty
[SDV.CAN]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Cancer
Disclosure
lcsh:RC254-282
General practitioner
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
[SDV.CAN] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Cancer
Surgical oncology
General Practitioners
Internal medicine
Neoplasms
Genetics
Medicine
Humans
030212 general & internal medicine
Referral and Consultation
Aged
Cancer
Oncologists
Patient Care Team
business.industry
Communication
Middle Aged
lcsh:Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
medicine.disease
3. Good health
Cross-Sectional Studies
[SDV.SPEE] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Santé publique et épidémiologie
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
General practice
Oncologist
Day hospital
[SDV.SPEE]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Santé publique et épidémiologie
Female
Interdisciplinary Communication
business
Research Article
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14712407
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- BMC cancer
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....94573a72a626b93b0494699340b0a377