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Increasing patient satisfaction, part 3

P Young, 2009 Jul 1, Community Oncology

Office décor may influence patients’ opinion of your practice and the quality of their care. We discuss upgrading the look and flow of your office, something that can be done even on a tight budget. Office...

The Forgotten Team Member: Meeting the Needs of Oncology Support Staff

BJ Cashavelly, K Donelan, KD Binda, JR Mailhot, KA Clair-Hayes, P Maramaldi, 2008 May 1, Oncologist

Abstract A training, educational, and support program aimed at preventing staff burnout and minimizing turnover. Abstract Much attention is paid to the psychosocial needs of licensed oncology staff personnel,...

Maximizing Your Profits With Pharmacy Control Strategies

Bob Phelan, Maggy Pons, 2005 Nov 1, Community Oncology

Pharmacy managers face ever increasing challenges in obtaining reimbursement and maximizing profits. Pharmacy managers face ever increasing challenges in obtaining reimbursement and maximizing profits....

Safeguarding Patients and Avoiding Medical Errors in Chemotherapy Infusion Suites

LK Dohse, RN, BSN, CRNI, 2008 May 1, Community Oncology

Safety should be the primary goal of ambulatory centers. To ensure safety, there must be established processes, good communication, and careful treatment delivery. Treatment-related mistakes resulting...

Quality-of-Life Assessment for Routine Oncology Clinical Practice

MY Halyard, CE Ferrans, 2008 May 1, J Support Oncol

Quality of life (QOL) is a concept that appears with ever-increasing frequency in the oncology literature. To date, QOL has largely centered on the research arena. Thus, many clinicians lack familiarity...

Patient-Reported QOL Assessment: Sufficient for Clinical Decision-Making?

SJ Knight, 2008 May 1, J Support Oncol

Commentary on "Quality-of-Life Assessment for Routine Oncology Clinical Practice," by Halyard and Ferrans. Related Links See related article: Quality-of-life Assessment for Routine Oncology Practice...

From Research to Practice: Quality of Life Assessment in Medical Oncology

B Ferrell, 2008 May 1, J Support Oncol

Commentary on "Quality-of-Life Assessment for Routine Oncology Clinical Practice" by Halyard and Ferrans. Related Links See related article: Quality-of-Life Assessment for Routine Oncology Clinical Practice...

Pursuing Quality Care in 2008

2008 Apr 1, Community Oncology

Everyone, it seems, is trying to define it and deliver it. So what exactly is quality care, and how do we ensure that every patient receives it? The dialogue takes place here. Download Full Document PDF Copyright...

Incorporating Genetic Testing and Counseling in Your Practice

2008 Apr 1, Community Oncology

Of the 2,000 certified genetic counselors in the United States, there may be as few as 700 who focus on cancer. But genetic testing and counseling are in increasing demand. Here’s how to include them in...

Community Practice Profile: Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

2008 Jan 1, Community Oncology

Beginning with this issue, the editors of Community Oncology bring you profiles of practices from around the country. Each of these community practices has a valuable contribution to offer our readers,...