Financial toxicity: a common problem affecting patient care and health.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41572-022-00341-1 and PMC identifier 9731797.
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Abstract
Financial toxicity describes the negative effects of the economic burden of medical care on patients that potentially lead to poor well-being and quality of life. Co-ordinated efforts at the care provider, health system, insurance and government level, supported by emerging research into remedial approaches, are needed to address this problem.
Medical subject headings
- Cost of Illness
- Quality of Life