10 Things Oncologists Think Hospitalists Need to Know
10 Things Oncologists Think Hospitalists Need to Know
Dr. Manjarrez says the best way to ensure the hem-onc specialists respect the hospitalist's turf, and vice versa, is to discuss the treatment parameters ahead of time.
"Try and negotiate comanagement deals with your hematologist-oncologist colleagues before you enter into comanagement relationships with them," he says.
One particularly sticky situation is when a patient is admitted with the expectation that the hospitalist will be caring for acute issues like infection or cancer-related pain, but then the hospitalization is extended because the oncologist wants to start chemotherapy.
"That can be a problem," he says. "Agree with your hematology-oncology colleagues what you're going to do in advance, as much as you can."
8. Respect Your Turf, Their Turf
Dr. Manjarrez says the best way to ensure the hem-onc specialists respect the hospitalist's turf, and vice versa, is to discuss the treatment parameters ahead of time.
"Try and negotiate comanagement deals with your hematologist-oncologist colleagues before you enter into comanagement relationships with them," he says.
One particularly sticky situation is when a patient is admitted with the expectation that the hospitalist will be caring for acute issues like infection or cancer-related pain, but then the hospitalization is extended because the oncologist wants to start chemotherapy.
"That can be a problem," he says. "Agree with your hematology-oncology colleagues what you're going to do in advance, as much as you can."
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