Knowledge of palliative care in men and women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer

Knowledge of palliative care in men and women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN; Ashley Weinmann, MSN, APN-C; Generosa Grana, MD, FACP; Teralyn Carter, MD; Bonnie Jerome-D’Emilia, PhD, MPH, RN; 10/24
This sample of men and women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and being treated in a Cancer Center had limited knowledge and exposure to Palliative Care services across race and ethnicity. While no specific disparity was noted, the utilization of PC [palliative care] was low. Whether a function of a lack of referrals or patient preference, an effort should be made to increase PC referrals for all patients diagnosed with cancer.