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July/August 2017

Feature
08/17/2017
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Shelby Knowles, MD; Sidrah Khan, MD; Nader Tavakoli, MD, CMD, FAAFP
Abstract: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a progressive and fatal disease, primarily affecting men aged 66 years or older. Because MM is primarily a disease of the elderly, it is incumbent on geriatricians and primary...
Abstract: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a progressive and fatal disease, primarily affecting men aged 66 years or older. Because MM is primarily a disease of the elderly, it is incumbent on geriatricians and primary...
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08/17/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Pathways in Focus
08/16/2017
Aymen Elfiky, MD, MPH, MSc
A first principle is a basic, foundational, self-evident proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption. The concept of first principles thinking has been advocated by...
A first principle is a basic, foundational, self-evident proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption. The concept of first principles thinking has been advocated by...
A...
08/16/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Insights

Interview
08/17/2017
The term “value-based care” frequently comes up in discussions of clinical pathways and standards of care. But what does it actually mean? And who gets to define value, and for what patient population? Many parties...
The term “value-based care” frequently comes up in discussions of clinical pathways and standards of care. But what does it actually mean? And who gets to define value, and for what patient population? Many parties...
The...
08/17/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Department

Research in Review
08/17/2017
Blood Test Predicts Survival Outcomes in Patients With Lung Cancer A blood-based proteomic test offers prognostic information and optimal second-line treatment guidance for patients with squamous cell...
Blood Test Predicts Survival Outcomes in Patients With Lung Cancer A blood-based proteomic test offers prognostic information and optimal second-line treatment guidance for patients with squamous cell...
Blood...
08/17/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Preview
08/16/2017
In September 2016, Journal of Clinical Pathways (JCP) launched Clinical Pathways Congress, its official meeting. The weekend-long event attracted key opinion leaders from all aspects of clinical pathway development...
In September 2016, Journal of Clinical Pathways (JCP) launched Clinical Pathways Congress, its official meeting. The weekend-long event attracted key opinion leaders from all aspects of clinical pathway development...
In...
08/16/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Feature

Perspectives
08/16/2017
JR Meloro, BA; AnnaMaria D'Ascoli, BS, PharmD, MBA; Teresa McShane, PhD, DVM
Abstract: Oncology is one of the most complex and rapidly changing fields in medicine. Both practicing health care professionals (HCPs) and developers of clinical pathways require information about the latest...
Abstract: Oncology is one of the most complex and rapidly changing fields in medicine. Both practicing health care professionals (HCPs) and developers of clinical pathways require information about the latest...
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08/16/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Column

Clinical Pathways GPS
08/16/2017
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Scott Guerin, PhD
For clinical pathways to be most effective, they need to accommodate many external factors impacting patients. These include issues such as the social determinants of health, as well as access to care that can...
For clinical pathways to be most effective, they need to accommodate many external factors impacting patients. These include issues such as the social determinants of health, as well as access to care that can...
For...
08/16/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Editor's Page
08/16/2017
Winston Wong, PharmD
Summer is a time of rest and relaxation, when we recharge our batteries in order to gain the energy needed to propel us through the rest of the year. That’s especially true here at Journal of Clinical Pathways (JCP),...
Summer is a time of rest and relaxation, when we recharge our batteries in order to gain the energy needed to propel us through the rest of the year. That’s especially true here at Journal of Clinical Pathways (JCP),...
Summer...
08/16/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways