Variations in Oncologist Recommendations for Chemotherapy for Stage IV Lung Cancer: What Is the Role of Performance Status? [CARE DELIVERY]

Conclusion: Strong consensus among oncologists exists for chemotherapy in patients with advanced non–small-cell lung cancer and good performance status. However, the relatively high rate of chemotherapy recommendations for patients with poor performance status despite the unfavorable risk–benefit profile highlights the need for ongoing work to define high-value care in oncology and to implement and evaluate strategies to align incentives for such care.
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Clinical guidelines, Management and treatment, Treatment related issues, Palliative care, Quality of care, General public, Patient, Quality of Care, Guidelines, Chemotherapy CARE DELIVERY Source Type: research