ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—Three principles can help nurses minimize radiation exposure levels when caring for patients receiving high-dose ablative therapy for thyroid cancer, according to research presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 39th Annual Congress.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—A multidisciplinary approach that also heavily incorporates input from patients and their families helped alleviate concerns about inappropriate use of palliative sedation and improved patient-centered care, a speaker said at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 39th Annual Congress.
One recently published study found no mortality benefit to annual screening mammograms, but critics cry “foul.”
Colonoscopy quality and safety are comparable for nurse and physician endoscopy trainees.
Reducing cancer care costs doesn’t have to mean reducing oncologists’ income.
Increased use of EHRs and other technology may mean less in-person visits and more “virtual” interactions between doctor and patient.
A new study reports that for patients with early cancer, a nurse navigator intervention can improve patient experience and reduce problems with care.
Investment in nursing could reduce Medicare readmissions penalties.
Non-physician practitioners may ease the anticipated demand for physicians caused by the Affordable Care Act, but broadening their scope of practice is controversial.
ChemotherapyAdvisor.com Editorial Board Member Don S. Dizon discusses survivorship issues from the 2013 Breast Cancer Symposium.
