Care Goal

INDIANAPOLIS — Gaps that exist in current visual function questionnaires should be improved before incorporation into the clinical intake process, according to a poster presented at Academy 2024.

Effective counseling for people with cancer about sexual and reproductive health must account for the individual’s personal story, gender identity and long-term goals of care, according to a speaker.

Editor’s Note: This interview between Healio and Drs. Philip Robinson and David Liew occurred in September. The editorial staff at Healio had been preparing to publish the resulting Q&A feature during the week of Jan. 2, when they learned of Robinson’s tragic death. We at Healio extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The original Q&A feature in which Robinson appears is published below.

Interviews revealed earlier decisions about kidney replacement therapies impact how and when patients, caregivers and clinicians make vascular access decisions.

For older adults with multiple chronic conditions, an intervention program designed to align patient care with individual health goals may be associated with reductions in treatment burden and unwanted health care, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.