The place of general practitioners in cancer care in Champagne-Ardenne [Place du médecin généraliste dans le traitement du cancer en Champagne-Ardenne]

摘要

Introduction. In France, general practitioners (GPs) are playing a key role in cancer care since the HPST law and the second national cancer plan. Method. A postal questionnaire survey was conducted in Champagne-Ardenne Area to evaluate GPs' satisfaction and needs in cancer management. A questionnaire was sent by mail in March and April 2011 to 1231 GPs. Statistical analysis of the results was done using Sphinx software (France). Results. Participation rate was 33% (n = 405/1231). Most of the participants were male (n = 296; 73%), and the mean age was 51.8 years (s.d.: 9 years). Participants described as acceptable their communication with oncologists (n = 343; 85%), the delay of receiving the multidisciplinary team meeting report (n = 353; 88%) and the patient personalised care plan (n = 319; 81%). However, 69% (n = 269) stated that the communication between GPs and oncologists should improve and 64% (n = 243) were not satisfied with their level of oncology knowledge. Conclusion. This study identified important key points that need to be improved in order to strengthen the place of GPs in cancer management.