Metastatic Bone Disease: An Integrated Approach to Patient Care, Second Edition

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

5-26-2024

Abstract

Communication between the orthopedic surgeon and the medical oncologist can have the utmost ramifications for patients with metastatic disease. Efficient and well thought out communication can prevent unnecessary surgery, predict perioperative challenges, and promote optimal outcomes. This chapter aims to foster focused, thoughtful questions about the patient, the disease, the treatment, and the logistics of surgery, so the orthopedic surgeon can coordinate with the medical oncologist to reduce mistakes and miscommunications. This chapter is a framework for efficient, effective communication between providers that can prevent complications and improve outcomes.

First Page

263

Last Page

269

Chapter Title

Questions to Ask Your Medical Oncology Colleagues

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

ISBN

9783031520013, 9783031520006

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