EDITOR'S DESK

Health Care Reform: Never Mind? John V. Cox JOP Mar 2010: 55. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FEATURE ARTICLE

Oncologists' Experience in Reporting Cancer Staging and Guideline Adherence: Lessons From the 2006 Medicare Oncology Demonstration • A report on how accurately physicians used methodology in a nationwide demonstration by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to enhance quality of cancer treatment and care and promote evidence-based practices. Julia Doherty, Myra Tanamor, John Feigert, and Judy Goldberg-Dey JOP Mar 2010: 56–59. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]

Commentary: Medicare's 2006 Oncology Demonstration Project: Lost in Translation? Peter B. Bach JOP Mar 2010: 59–60. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences: Exploring Obstacles and Facilitators to Their Implementation • A study of the implementation in Canada of multidisciplinary cancer conferences—which can facilitate diagnosis and treatment discussions and optimize patient management—using grounded theory methodology. Nicole J. Look Hong, Anna R. Gagliardi, Susan E. Bronskill, Lawrence F. Paszat, and Frances C. Wright JOP Mar 2010: 61–68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Impact of the Cost of Cancer Treatment: An Internet-Based Survey • Survey suggests many patients with cancer experience distress associated with cost of care. A serious issue for those with modest annual incomes, these costs affect whether patients decide to receive recommended treatment. Maurie Markman and Ryan Luce JOP Mar 2010: 69–73. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Mission-Focused, Productivity-Based Model for Sustainable Support of Academic Hematology/Oncology Faculty and Divisions • Reorganization of a faculty practice and salary structure to achieve a mission-focused, productivity-based paradigm is possible. This model targets academic hematology/medical oncology divisions but could serve as a framework for other departments or schools of medicine. Randall F. Holcombe and Krista J. Hollinger JOP Mar 2010: 74–79. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]

Commentary: Observations on the University of California at Irvine Experience: Common Ground With Community Practices John Hennessy JOP Mar 2010: 79–80. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Oncology Care in Rural Northern New England • This study coordinates data analysis among central cancer registries in multiple states to examine differences in care between rural and urban areas. Ali Johnson, Judy R. Rees, Molly Schwenn, Bruce Riddle, Castine Verrill, Maria O. Celaya, Dawn A. Nicolaides, Sai Cherala, Melanie Feinberg, Ann Gray, Lisa Rutstein, Matthew S. Katz, and Johannes C. Nunnink JOP Mar 2010: 81–89. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Commentary: "Help the Doctor"—The Culture Shift to 21st Century Care Management Stephen B. Edge JOP Mar 2010: 89–90. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      BEST PRACTICES IN PRACTICE

Review of the Safety and Feasibility of Rapid Infusion of Rituximab • Added to standard chemotherapy, rituximab improved survival in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; added to fludarabine-based regimens, it improved response and survival in patients with chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia. Jill Atmar JOP Mar 2010: 91–93. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      CURRENT CLINICAL ISSUES

When the Family Requests Withholding the Diagnosis: Who Owns the Truth? • Patient autonomy has extended beyond providing sufficient, understandable information before obtaining consent for treatment to the practice of telling patients the truth about their diagnoses and prognoses. Mary S. McCabe, William A. Wood, and Richard M. Goldberg JOP Mar 2010: 94–96. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How I Treat ...

How I Treat Vitamin D Deficiency • Vitamin D plays an important role in the homeostasis of a variety of organ systems, but its role in prevention of cancer and recurrence—along with necessary blood levels—has yet to be defined. Qamar J. Khan and Carol J. Fabian JOP Mar 2010: 97–101. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS
Practical Tips

Consultation Code Confusion Julia E. Tomkins JOP Mar 2010: 102–103. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      STRATEGIES FOR CAREER SUCCESS

Essentials of Staff Development and Why You Should Care • Physicians may reason that their energy, education, and training should be focused on patient care and research, whereas staff education should be the responsibility of practice managers. But physicians have an important role in staff development. Dean H. Gesme, Elaine L. Towle, and Marian Wiseman JOP Mar 2010: 104–106. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      PRACTICE OF RESEARCH
Attributes of Exemplary Research

Negotiating for Success: Navigating the Contracting Process for an Exemplary Research Program • Developing successful contracts is imperative for research sites conducting company-sponsored or investigator-initiated clinical trials. Good contracts help ensure sustainability and guide how research will be conducted. Allison R. Baer, John A. Hohneker, Teresa L. Stewart, and Claire F. Verschraegen JOP Mar 2010: 107–110. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      ERRATUM

Erratum JOP Mar 2010: 110. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      THE VOICE OF ASCO
ASCO's Clinical Practice Committee

Who Are We and Where Are We Headed? Michael N. Neuss JOP Mar 2010: 111. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Patient Advocate Corner

Finding the Language to Talk About Death • An important part of an oncologist's job is to help terminal patients assimilate serious information that alters their sense of self and concept of the future. Another is to help them understand the hope that remains. Lidia Schapira JOP Mar 2010: 112. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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