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PAR-23-120. Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health; March 7, 2023
Tamayo-Sarver J. Fast Company. March 13, 2023.
A 71-year-old man presented to his physician with rectal bleeding and pain, which was attributed to radiation proctitis following therapy for adenocarcinoma of the prostate. He subsequently developed a potentially life-threatening complication of sepsis while awaiting follow up care for a spontaneous rectal perforation. The commentary addresses the importance of early identification and timely intervention in the event of treatment failure and the post-discharge follow-up programs to improve care coordination and communication during transitions of care.
Satariano A, Metz C. New York Times. March 5, 2023.