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Yael Schenker, MD, MS

Yael Schenker

Contact Information

microscope Biobehavioral Cancer Control
Pin UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5051 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Summary

My primary research interest is in the integration of palliative care services in oncology, with a particular focus on developing new models to improve provision of 'primary' palliative care within oncology practices. Secondary research interests include goals of care discussions, quality of life, healthcare policy in serious illness, surrogate decision making, informed consent, and the impact of language and cultural barriers on patient-clinician communication.