Scott A Irwin MD PhD

PubMed

• A model psychosocial-spiritual oncology and cancer supportive care services program: Framework and implementation.
  Scott A Irwin, Steven Oppenheim, Andrew Hallum, Deane L Wolcott, Itai Danovitch
  Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 2026-01-18
• 5 citations
  A phase 1 safety and feasibility trial of a ketogenic diet plus standard of care for patients with recently diagnosed glioblastoma.
  L J Amaral, Gillian Gresham, Sungjin Kim, Mourad Tighiouart, Thomas A Nelson
  Scientific Reports. 2025-07-01
• 2 citations
  Advance Care Planning in Patients With Metastatic Cancer: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
  Steven Oppenheim, Robert A Figlin, Edward G Seferian, Margaret Reed, Scott A Irwin
  JCO Oncology Practice. 2022-10-01

Journal Articles

• Caregiving at the end-of-life  
  Pottie, C.G., Montross-Thomas, L., Burch, K.A., and Irwin, S.A, Journal of Palliative Medicine, 1/1/2014
• What did I miss? A qualitative assessment of the impact of patient suicide on hospice clinical staff  
  Fairman N, Montross LP, Whitmore S, Meier E, Irwin SA, Journal of Palliative Medicine, 1/1/2014
• Association Between Hospice Care and Psychological Outcomes in Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers  
  Irwin, S.A., Mausbach, B.T., Koo, D., Fairman, N., Roepke, S.K., Chattillion, E.A., Dimsdale, J.E., Patterson, T.L., Ancoli-Israel, S., Mills, P.J., von Kanel, R., Zie..., Journal of Palliative Medicine, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

• Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology 
  Chapter: Recognizing and managing delirium 
  Irwin, S.A., Buckholz, G.T., Hirst, J.M., Pirrello, R.D., and Ferris, F.DEditors: A. Berger, J. L. Shuster and J. H. Von Roenn.Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & WilkinsEdition 4th,2013
• UNIPAC: Hospice and Palliative Care Training for Physicians Self-Study Program 
  Chapter: UNIPAC 2: Alleviating Psychological and Spiritual Pain 
  Irwin, S.A., Fairman, N., and Montross, L.PEditors: Storey Jr., C.P.Edition 4th,2012
• Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine 
  Chapter: What Treatments Are Effective for Depression in the Palliative Care Setting? 
  Irwin, S.A. and Block, S.DEditors: Morrison, R.S. and Goldstein, N.Elsevier Saunders2012

Abstracts/Posters

• Hospice Women’s Reflections on Wisdom: A Qualitative Case Series
  Marrone, L., Montross, L., Jeste, D., Irwin, S.A., Holzer, J., Moore, K., Rivas, T., and De Cervantes-Montheith, American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, 1/1/2014
• A Retrospective Chart Review of the Use of Ketamine to Treat Depression in Hospice Patients
  Morrison, K., Iglewicz, A., and Irwin, S.A, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Annual Meeting, 3/1/2013
• Ketamine for the Management of Depression in Palliative Care: An Update on the Science
  Irwin, S.A., Hirst, J., Fairman, N., and Prommer E, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Annual Meeting, 3/1/2013

Lectures

• Geriatrics Career Panel 
  La Jolla, CA - 7/30/2014
• Clinical Challenges with Depression Comorbidities and the Palliative Care Patient 
  Los Angeles, CA - 2/25/2014
• The Opportunity for Healthcare via Palliative Care 
  San Diego, CA - 1/23/2014