Feb. 3, 2025
Most Oncologists Do Not Refer to Palliative Care. What?
Despite a strong recommendation by the American Society of Clinical Oncology in its guidelines, recent surveys indicate very few, if any at all, Oncologists refer patients to Palliative Care. This is a huge disservice.
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