Volume 16, Number 5 (Sep/Oct 2025)

Read about a strategy to improve safe opioid prescribing by implementing an electronic health record alert to prescribe naloxone for cancer patients receiving high-dose opioids or concomitant high-risk medications. Shor and colleagues approach the issue by establishing screening for substance use disorders in order to identify patients at risk and facilitate referrals.

Also in this issue, a study explores drivers of satisfaction in our modern era where care teams have fragmented work locations and diverse communication methods. Hwa and colleagues consider the role of bridging therapy for patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy. The impact of body image on quality of life is a growing area of inquiry, and the article by Thomas and Brady extends this discussion to patients with advanced breast cancer. While NP and PA programs are growing nationwide, the demand for clinical rotations places stress on institutions and preceptors. APP CROSS is a system that promotes objective student selection, enhancing recruitment and retention. A candid article by Brown, who navigated the anxiety of awaiting pathology results during her diagnosis, provides practical insights to both providers and patients. Finally, read about the exciting area of tumor treating fields for glioblastoma and other solid tumors.