Clinical And Organizational Factors In The Initial Evaluation Of Patients With Lung Cancer: Diagnosis And Management Of Lung Cancer

Publication Date: May 1, 2013
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Impact of the Timeliness of Care on Patient Outcomes

For patients with known or suspected lung cancer, we suggest that the delivery of care be timely and efficient. (2, C)
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Impact of Multidisciplinary Groups on Patient Outcomes

For patients with lung cancer who require multimodality therapy, we suggest using a multidisciplinary team approach. (2, C)
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Overview

Title

Clinical And Organizational Factors In The Initial Evaluation Of Patients With Lung Cancer: Diagnosis And Management Of Lung Cancer

Authoring Organization

American College of Chest Physicians

Publication Month/Year

May 1, 2013

Last Updated Month/Year

January 9, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

This guideline is intended to provide an evidence-based approach to the initial evaluation of patients with known or suspected lung cancer. It also includes an assessment of the impact of timeliness of care and multidisciplinary teams on outcome.

Target Patient Population

Patients with lung cancer

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Long term care, Outpatient

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D013903 - Thoracic Surgery, D008175 - Lung Neoplasms, D000076862 - Diagnostic Screening Programs

Keywords

lung cancer, screening, cancer screening

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Data Supplement