University of Michigan Health System

Few breast cancer surgeons follow quality of care standards, U-M study finds

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 4th, 2010

Most breast cancer surgeons' practices do not follow standards associated with the best quality of care, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. These standards include consulting with other specialists and providing resources and education to help patients make treatment decisions.

"Despite the mantra for multidisciplinary decision-making and care intake for patients, surgeons in the community are reporting relatively little of that in their practices," says lead study author Steven J. Katz, M.D., M.P.H., professor of internal medicine at the U-M Medical School and professor of health management and policy at...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2010-02-04)

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