Rural Oncologists' Perceptions of Specialty Scarcity and Repercussions for Care Delivery: A Qualitative Study

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Explores the perceptions and experiences of oncology physicians regarding the impact those within rural referral networks face following the departure of physicians they see as crucial to their cancer care networks. Discusses the loss of expertise, loss of collaborative relationships, and increased patient volume, as well as the adaptive strategies networks implement to make up for the loss of crucial providers.

Erika L Moen, Christopher Tirrell, Gabriel A Brooks, et al.

JCO Oncology Practice, 22(1), 167-173

05/2025

Access · Cancer · Health workforce supply and demand · Specialty care · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention