Timothy Clyne on the COMFORT Curriculum and End-of-Life Discussions
Timothy Clyne, RN, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, discusses the COMFORT curriculum and end-of-life conversations.
Timothy Clyne, RN, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, discusses the COMFORT curriculum and end-of-life conversations.
Before implementing the COMFORT curriculum, an educational model that helps oncology nurses navigate discussions regarding palliative care developed at City of Hope, he conducted a pre-assesment of the nursing assistants and nurses to see where they stand when it comes to end-of-life discussions with their patients. He found that many of them, especially those who were younger or less experienced, felt uncomfortable with having these type of talks with their patients.
Olaparib Plus Chemo May Not Improve Outcomes vs Chemo Alone in BRCA Wild-Type TNBC
April 23rd 2024Patients with BRCA wild-type triple-negative breast cancer treated with olaparib on a gap schedule with chemotherapy did not experience improved responses compared with chemotherapy alone in the neoadjuvant setting.
