Oncologists have been having these conversations for so long that Private Cancer Physicians of Australia now runs communication skills workshops on discussing high-cost medicines. Every oncologist and haematologist "will have their stories", Steer said, and many patients turn to groups such as Rare Cancers Australia for help raising money.
Cancer physicians now running communication skills workshops on how to discuss private pay
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