Cancer Care by Family Physicians - A Qualitative Study of Physician and Patient Views
Study Description and Methods
This qualitative study was conducted to understand the role of family physicians in care of their patients undergoing cancer treatment. We phone-interviewed family physicians and their cancer patients. Physician interviews focused on their roles in cancer diagnosis, management and care of cancer patients. Patient interviews concentrated on their satisfactions and frustrations with their family physician care.
Specific Aims and Objectives
To describe the ways in which family physicians and their patients undergoing active cancer treatment interact.
Timeline
This study was conducted between August 20, 2001, and December 31, 2001.
Contact Information
For additional information about this study, please contact:
James Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3120
jgallihe@aafp.org
James Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3120
jgallihe@aafp.org
Key Findings and Publications
Family physicians fulfill a number of important roles in caring for their patients with an active diagnosis of cancer. More research using representative samples is needed to determine the generalizability of these findings, but this study gives us some preliminary insight into the role family physicians play in cancer care.
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This study was funded by a grant from AAFP Annual Clinical Focus.
