Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University and the VA Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.
Urol Oncol. 2012 Jul-Aug;30(4 Suppl):S2-4. doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2011.04.008.
The changing healthcare environment will demand greater integration and coordination of care for patients. By incorporating systemic therapies into the practice of urologic oncology, our specialty has the opportunity to take the lead in this initiative. By learning how to deliver these therapies to patients in need, urologic oncologists likely will improve communication and trust, as patients often will already have a long and positive relationship with their urologist. In turn, this will likely lead to increased satisfaction with care and possibly improved outcomes. The development of comprehensive urologic oncology practices that include the administration of systemic therapy will maintain the relevance of the specialty and ultimately benefit our patients.
不断变化的医疗保健环境将要求对患者的护理进行更大程度的整合和协调。通过将系统疗法纳入泌尿外科肿瘤学的实践，我们的专业有机会率先开展这项工作。通过学习如何为有需要的患者提供这些疗法，泌尿外科肿瘤学家可能会改善沟通和信任，因为患者通常已经与他们的泌尿科医生建立了长期而积极的关系。反过来，这可能会提高对护理的满意度，并可能改善治疗效果。发展包括系统治疗管理在内的综合性泌尿外科肿瘤学实践将保持该专业的相关性，并最终使我们的患者受益。
