Key considerations for transitioning patients receiving bispecific therapy between care settings are highlighted.
This is a video synopsis/summary of a Peer Exchange involving Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL; Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC; Sarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP; Melody Chang, RPh, MBA, BCOP; and Ryan Cain, PA-C.
Haumschild asks Cain about obstacles to optimal transitions of care between academic and community settings when utilizing bispecific antibodies. Cain identifies time constraints as a key barrier, highlighting the importance of timely consultation and communication around patient urgency when transferring to an academic center. He also notes geographic and financial barriers like long travel distances and limited resources to cover transportation, housing, and other expenses related to seeking care at distant specialized centers. Rural and economically disadvantaged patients may be especially impacted. Cain explains how his group has worked to increase community access to mitigate some of these barriers. He contrasts the robust infrastructure needed to facilitate academic referrals with the streamlined processes enabled by administering bispecific therapies locally. The discussion centers on overcoming obstacles through coordination across care settings to ensure optimal patient transitions.
Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC® editorial staff.
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