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#133 - Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H: Hallmarks of successful cancer policy
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2020/10/19
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What is Vinay’s background and unique perspective?
What is the disconnect between research findings and clinical applications in medicine?
Why is oncology a uniquely challenging field?
How important is bedside manner with cancer patients?
Structural problems in oncology—Problem #1: Huge costs for small improvements
Structural problems in oncology—Problem #2: Medical reversal—when medical practices are adopted based on low levels of evidence
Structural problems in oncology—Problem #3: Slow progress in cancer research (despite all the hype and propaganda)
Structural problems in oncology—Problem #4: The burden of payment is not matched with those making treatment decisions
What are the 'no-brainer' moves in oncology?
What are the 'fool’s gold' treatments in oncology?
What are the six hallmarks of successful cancer policy?
Cancer policy hallmark #1: Independence
Cancer policy hallmark #2: Evidence
Cancer policy hallmark #3: Relevance
Cancer policy hallmark #4: Affordability
Cancer policy hallmark #5: Possibility
Cancer policy hallmark #6: Agenda
What are tumor genome sequencing and liquid biopsies?
What is Vinay’s clinical philosophy?
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