Role of family physicians in the provision of health services to cancer patients

Volume 20 No 13 (2022)

Dr. Lenin Carlos Gabriel Flores, Dr. Karla Indira Hurtado Serrano, Dr. Byron Fabricio Saa Sabando

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.13.NQ88012

Abstract

Introduction: Patients with cancer identify family physicians as a primary resource for informational and emotional support. Objective: To determine family physicians’ attitudes and roles in providing health services to cancer patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out.It was conducted using two mail contacts and final telephone contact for non-responders. Results: 82% of the family physicians (FP) in the newly diagnosed group and 81% in the palliative group reported that they were satisfied with the services provided to their patients. Conclusions: family physicians facilitate cancer patient care services

Keywords

cancer, primary care, family physicians, palliative care source: DeCS

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