patient-centered care

Research in Review

Leukemia Survival Outcomes Differ Between Sites of Care

04/11/2017

JCP Editors

Sites of care may help explain survival differences between children and adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to research published...

Sites...

04/11/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Genomic Analyses Guide Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Cancers

04/07/2017

JCP Editors

High-throughput genomic analyses may improve outcomes in patients with types of metastatic cancer, according to results of a recent trial published in Cancer Discovery (published online April 1, 2017;...

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04/07/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Clinical Pathways GPS

Developing Balanced Clinical Pathways Through Individualized Care

03/15/2017

Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD—Column Editor

Terri L Schieder, RN, MS, MBA

Clinical pathways should address all three aspects of the Triple Aim, but the aim of improving population health often is prioritized at the expense of improving the patient experience of care and reducing the cost...

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03/15/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Link Shown Between Unsolicited Patient Complaints, Increased Postsurgical Complications

03/15/2017

JCP Editors

Patients receiving surgery from a surgeon with a high number of unsolicited patient observations may be at greater risk for postoperative complications, according to research published in JAMA Surgery (published...

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03/15/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interview

Clinical Pathways in Community Oncology: Assessing the Work of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Task Force on Clinical Pathways

02/13/2017

JCP Editors

Providers and practices across medical specialties have eagerly adopted clinical pathways in efforts to standardize care and achieve uniform outcomes. However, few disciplines have been as receptive to the concept of...

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02/13/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Febrile Infant Clinical Pathways Standardize Care in the ED Setting

02/13/2017

JCP Editors

The implementation of an emergency department (ED)-specific clinical pathway for febrile infants enhanced the timeliness of initial patient workup and therapy initiating while simultaneously reducing treatment...

The...

02/13/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

News

IBM‚Äôs Watson Agrees With Oncologist Treatment Decisions 90% of the Time

12/12/2016

JCP Editors

IBM’s Watson for Oncology, a computer that helps oncologists make treatment decisions for individual patients, made the same recommendations 90% of the time as a team of specialist oncologists, according to a new...

IBM’s...

12/12/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Slow Implementation of Value-Based Care

11/30/2016

JCP Editors

In 2012, the American Board of Internal Medicine launched the Choosing Wisely campaign, which attempts to curb wasteful medical spending by limiting the use of unnecessary tests and procedures. Prominent medical...

In...

11/30/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interview

ACS CAN Addresses Controversy Surrounding Opioids

11/15/2016

Mark Fleury, PhD, MS

An interview with Mark Fleury, PhD, MS, principal, Policy Development, Emerging Science, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Washington, DC.  Pain as a result of cancer or cancer treatment...

An...

11/15/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Commentary

The "May Be Appropriate" PCI: Ambiguities in the Appropriate Use Classification

10/28/2016

Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Ibett Colina, MD; Charles McKay, MD

Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Ibett Colina, MD...

This editorial discusses the upcoming revision to the Appropriate Use Criteria for Revascularization, and its implications on physician reimbursement and patient-centered care.

This editorial discusses the...

10/28/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology