abstract: Communication Skills Training for Oncology Professionals

Communication Skills Training for Oncology Professionals

 Conclusion

"Future communication challenges include genetic risk communication, concepts like watchful waiting, cumulative radiation risk, late effects of treatment, discussing Internet information and unproven therapies, phase I trial enrollment, and working as a multidisciplinary team. Patient benefits, such as increased treatment adherence and enhanced adaptation, need to be demonstrated from CST."

Comment on "Training Surgeons and the Informed Consent Process: Routine Disclosure of Trainee Participation and Its Effect on Patient Willingness and Consent Rates"

Abstract: Training Surgeons and the Informed Consent Process: Routine Disclosure of Trainee Participation and Its Effect on Patient Willingness and Consent Rates

Patients  
Three hundred sixteen individuals scheduled for elective surgery.

Conclusions
Most patients expressed approval of teaching facilities and resident education. However, consent rates were significantly altered when more detailed information was provided and they declined with increasing levels of resident participation. Providing detailed informed consent is preferred by patients but it could adversely affect resident participation and training.

Doctor and Patient: Interns at the Operating Table - NYTimes.com

included in the article:
This month The Journal of the American College of Surgeons published the results of a study on how well patients come through when a surgeon-in-training is involved in the operation.

(STUDY DESIGN:

We identified 607,683 surgical cases from 234 hospitals from the 2006 to 2009 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP). Outcomes were compared by resident involvement for all general and vascular cases as well as for specific general surgical procedures.)

full free access (pdf): JCO The Art of Oncology: Can Literature Enhance Oncology Training? A Pilot Humanities Curriculum

December 28, 2010

Art of Oncology Can Literature Enhance Oncology Training? A Pilot Humanities Curriculum

• Alok A. Khorana,
• Michelle Shayne,
• and David N. Korones
JCO published online on December 28, 2010; DOI:10.1200/JCO.2010.33.3617.
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Obstetrics/Gynecology Residents' Knowledge of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Lynch Syndrome.

"Although there have been many studies regarding physicians' knowledge of hereditary cancer syndromes, very little information exists regarding medical residents' knowledge of hereditary cancer syndromes. Obstetrics/gynecology residents completed a test which evaluated their knowledge of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome.