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Low-value practices in oncology contributing to financial toxicity
1Department of Hemato-Oncology, Nobel Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu 21034, Nepal.
Ecancermedicalscience
|April 8, 2017
Summary
Oncologists can reduce cancer treatment costs and financial toxicity by abandoning low-value practices. This approach does not compromise treatment efficacy and benefits patients and society.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Economics
Background:
- Financial toxicity is a significant problem in cancer care, leading to adverse patient outcomes.
- Oncologists often defer cost-reduction responsibility to external entities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the crucial role of oncologists in mitigating financial toxicity.
- To identify actionable strategies for reducing cancer treatment costs.
Main Methods:
- Review of low-value practices across various oncology disciplines.
- Identification of cost-saving alternatives that maintain treatment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Specific examples of low-value practices that can be replaced or abandoned are presented.
- Reducing costs does not necessitate a compromise in treatment effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Oncologists can actively reduce financial toxicity by modifying clinical practice.
- Continuous identification and implementation of cost-saving strategies are essential.
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