Navigating Cancer from Admission to Remission: The Vital Role of
Hospitalists in Patient Journeys
- Nidha Shapoo,
- Vladimir Gotlieb,
- Noella Boma
Abstract
The growing complexity of oncology care necessitates a collaborative and
comprehensive approach to improve patient outcomes. Hospitalists, as
integral members of the healthcare team, play a pivotal role in
enhancing oncology care through early detection, multidisciplinary
collaboration, and comprehensive management of cancer patients. By
fostering communication between oncologists, primary care providers, and
ancillary services, hospitalists enhance treatment continuity and
patient satisfaction. Additionally, their expertise in managing
comorbidities and addressing psychosocial aspects of cancer care is
crucial for optimizing patient outcomes. Through a detailed examination
of existing literature and clinical practices, this article underscores
the importance of hospitalists in oncology, advocating for their
expanded role in delivering holistic and patient-centered care that
ultimately leads to improved survival rates and quality of life for
cancer patients.