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Advances in cancer research, screening and diagnostic practices, and cancer treatment have led to improved outcomes for patients with cancer and a growing population of cancer survivors, but they have also increased the complexity of cancer care. Demographic trends, new payment models, growing emphasis on interprofessional practice, the widespread adoption of technologies in clinical practice, and a shift to the outpatient care delivery all have a profound effect on the cancer careforce. This workshop examined opportunities to better support the oncology careforce and improve the delivery of high-quality cancer care.
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Developing and Sustaining an Effective and Resilient Oncology Careforce: Proceedings of a Workshop
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·2019
The oncology careforce faces challenges as population growth in the U.S. contributes to increases in the number of patients diagnosed with cancer. Significant advances in cancer research, screening and diagnostic practices, and treatment have led to the age-adjusted declining mortality rate from can...
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