title: Palliative care and oncology partnerships in real practice.
abstract: This article addresses the practical application of palliative care (PC) in the outpatient oncology setting. While information on this topic is scarce, data published by a few outpatient practices provide the basis for potential models of integrated care. In general, the perceived impact of integrating PC into standard oncology practice is positive for patients, providers, oncology practices, and the healthcare system as a whole. As the benefits of integrating PC into oncology practice continue to be realized, more data will become available.
authors.affiliation: Thomas Palliative Care Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Erin R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Alesi
authors.forename: Devon
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.forename: Cameron
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: Roy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Beveridge
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D010317:Partnership Practice