Metformin Use May Not Improve Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Roongruedee Chaiteerakij, M.D., Ph.D.
PHILADELPHIA -- Use of the diabetes drug Metformin by patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma may not improve survival according to the results of a study performed at Mayo Clinic and presented today at the AACR Annual Meeting 2015, in Philadelphia by Roongruedee Chaiteerakij, M.D., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic.
Read the press release from the American Association for Cancer Research.
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"Staff with direct patient contact receive training in connecting to patients with empathy. They also learn how to regain the trust and confidence of patients, through service recovery, when things go wrong".– We care providers can identify the need for specialized, empathetic patient care. Often, what lacks, is the time allowed to deliver it. With so much technical and documentation requirements to complete per visit, it can leave little time for true human interaction, in spite of our best efforts. An empathetic care provider often leaves work exhausted and depleted. And yet, returns to do it again the next day. You don't need training for that…you need recognition and empathy from your employer and proper time to deliver excellent patient care while supporting the care giver. Should reduce the need for "service recovery"
One important thing to remember is that the people who work here are also Mayo patients. They should receive the same superb patient care experience as anyone who doesn't work here.
I agree. Sometimes knowing you're a patient and employee, you get treated differently and the needs of the patient don't always come first. I contacted Patient Experience nearly a year ago after a horrible experience and have yet to hear anything in return. However, a friend who isn't an employee, heard back within 2 days.
One important thing to remember is that the people who work here are also Mayo patients. They should receive the same superb patient care experience as anyone who doesn't work here.
Dear Kristi: Please accept our apology for your experience. We do have a record of responding to your complaint within six days. Feel free to call our line directly at 507-284-4988 if you have additional questions or feedback to provide.
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As a patient and employee of Mayo Clinic for the past 10+ years I know and understand what patients needs are. Whether it be help with understanding their itinerary to just directions to another building or location for next appointment. I just want employees to take the time to help with even the smallest request. Every small gesture goes a long way for anyone feeling "under the weather". "Patients Come First" has always stuck in my mind from day one at orientation. I will miss Mayo when I retire this year and I hope that this motto will continue on for many years to come.