Transitions in Care for Patients with Cancer

Summary

Patients with cancer often transition between medical providers and institutions when they are being diagnosed with cancer and receive cancer treatment. These transitions are thought to have a negative effect on patient health. However, little is known about how patients with cancer are affected by such transitions. Our study will look at how cancer care can be better during transitions between medical providers and institutions. To do this, we want to look at the effect that the transitions have on patient’s health and the medical system by asking patients and medical providers about their experiences. We will create a list of areas where care can be improved based on the perspectives of patients and medical providers and we will ask a group (including researchers, decision-makers, medical providers, and patients) to identify the areas of care that are the most important to change.