A survey of gynecologic oncologists regarding the End-of-Life discussion: A pilot study
El-Sahwi KS, Illuzzi J, Varughese J, Carusillo N, Ratner ES, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD. A survey of gynecologic oncologists regarding the End-of-Life discussion: A pilot study. Gynecologic Oncology 2011, 124: 471-473. PMID: 22014628, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.09.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleGynecologyHumansMaleMedical OncologyMiddle AgedPhysician-Patient RelationsSurveys and QuestionnairesTerminal CareConceptsWithdrawal of carePercent of respondentsGynecologic oncologistsLife discussionsAdvanced-stage cancerProgression of diseaseYears of ageFirst recurrenceMajor surgeryPatient ageHalf of respondentsStage cancerMedical statusResponse rateTumor sitePatientsOncologistsPilot studyPilot surveyHealth insuranceInitial responseSurvey MonkeyAgeSocial supportCare