The Best Cancer Surgeons for Seniors

for older frail individuals the

selection of a highly skilled surgeon is

per in my view the characteristic of an

exceptional

surgeons include number one a

specialization a surgeon is specializing

in a limited number ideally single organ

system rather than a general surgeon

demonstrates Focus expertise number two

individualized assessment a surgeon who

evaluates patients Beyond chronological

age considering their overall health and

fraly provides more personalized Care

number three attentive communication

while not requiring exceptional oratory

skills a surgeon who actively listens to

patients concerns Foster a collaborative

approach number four transparent

discussions of Alternatives a surgeon

who welcomes questions regarding

alternative treatments or option of

foregoing surgery and offers insightful

explanation demonstrates patient center

decision making and number five

judicious decision making this may seem

contr inuitive but a surgeon who

understands when surgery is not in the

patient best interest even when

technically feasible distinguishes

themselves their ability to articulate

the rational behind this decision

despite potential initial disappointment

reflects a commitment to preventing

adverse outcomes and prioritizing

patient

well-being fact five the conundrum of

making decisions