Chapter 6 Review - Survivorship

Question 1

True or False: A patient typically needs only one follow-up visit after their oncology treatment is complete.

Answer 1

False. Survivorship follow-up visits can last years, oftentimes decades! A patient is monitored for lingering side effects treatment, as well as cancer recurrence.

Question 2

With whom is the Oncology Treatment summary shared?

Answer 2

The patient (and/or patient’s caregivers), the patient’s care team, the patient’s PCP, etc.

Question 3

What are HM Modifiers?

Answer 3

HM modifiers are added to the patient’s chart to remind them (through MyChart) to schedule follow up visits, lab draws, etc.