Goals of care conversations and telemedicine

Goals of care conversations and telemedicine

Rapid expansion of telemedicine is one of the transformative healthcare consequences of the COVID pandemic. As a result, telemedicine has allowed clinicians to address the needs of older adults with cancer, who faced the highest risks from COVID, while maintaining safety at home. In light of the COV...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of geriatric oncology 2021-09, Vol.12 (7), p.995-999
Hauptverfasser: Saldivar, Reggie Tiong, Tew, William P., Shahrokni, Armin, Nelson, Judith
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Communication
Geriatric oncology
Geriatrics
Goals of care
Palliative care
Supportive care
Telemedicine
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Zusammenfassung:Rapid expansion of telemedicine is one of the transformative healthcare consequences of the COVID pandemic. As a result, telemedicine has allowed clinicians to address the needs of older adults with cancer, who faced the highest risks from COVID, while maintaining safety at home. In light of the COVID experience, which is an important source of learning, this article provides guidance on approaches to enhance telemedicine-enabled supportive care for the geriatric cancer patient.
ISSN:1879-4068
1879-4076
DOI:10.1016/j.jgo.2021.02.016