Cancer

Time-Starved Oncologists Still Not Receiving Crucial Medical Information

Published in Lab Business Week, March 25th, 2007

Despite having no shortage of medical news and information resources, oncologists still say they are missing key health care information in several areas that are critical to their clinical practice, finds a VerusMed information needs survey of more than 100 oncologists.

Even though nearly half of oncologists surveyed spend three or more hours per week trying to keep current with advancements in cancer treatment, many say that they are still lacking essential information regarding post-marketing studies, toxicity management and reimbursement, among other areas.

"This means that the right information in many cases isn't getting through or isn't...

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Source: Lab Business Week (2007-03-25)

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