Incorporating Geriatric Medicine Providers into the Care of the Older Adult with Cancer

Allison Magnuson; Beverly Canin; G. J. van Londen; Beatrice Edwards; Pamela Bakalarski; Ira Parker

doi:10.1007/s11912-016-0550-9

Incorporating Geriatric Medicine Providers into the Care of the Older Adult with Cancer

Allison Magnuson, Beverly Canin, G. J. van Londen, Beatrice Edwards, Pamela Bakalarski, Ira Parker

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Abstract

A significant proportion of cancer patients and survivors are age 65 and over. Older adults with cancer often have more complex medical and social needs than their younger counterparts. Geriatric medicine providers (GMPs) such as geriatricians, geriatric-trained advanced practice providers, and geriatric certified registered nurses have expertise in caring for older adults, managing complex medical situations, and optimizing function and independence for this population. GMPs are not routinely incorporated into cancer care for older adults; however, their particular skill set may add benefit at many points along the cancer care continuum. In this article, we review the role of geriatric assessment in the care of older cancer patients, highlight specific case scenarios in which GMPs may offer additional understanding and insight in the care of older adults with cancer, and discuss specific mechanisms for incorporating GMPs into oncology care.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	65
Journal	Current oncology reports
Volume	18
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-016-0550-9
State	Published - Nov 1 2016

Keywords

Geriatric medicine provider
Geriatric oncology
Models of care

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Oncology

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