Pathologist-Led Support in Palliative Cancer Care: A Consultative Approach to Enhancing Patient Understanding, Concerns, and Autonomy

Yumiko Ogushi, Noriyuki Sato, Toshiro Kusakabe, Director of Nursing and Vice Director, Higashi Sapporo Hospital, Department of Pathology and Vice President, Higashi Sapporo Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, Medical Director, Higashi Sapporo Hospital

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on October 03, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
IntroductionThis report introduces a unique outpatient service led by a pathologist at a cancer palliative care–specialized hospital in Japan. Since 2015, the “Knowing the Disease Well” clinic has aimed to enhance patients’ understanding of their disease—...