Oncology Nursing in the Ambulatory Setting: Issues and Models of Care

FACT: 80-90% of all cancer care is given in the outpatient departments. Oncology nurses therefore need the most complete, current, and credible resource available that addresses their unique concerns and needs. With this expertly written resource you'll discover: Advanced thinking on administrative and economic strategies The latest information on nursing roles in ambulatory care New practice models New trends in patient education The most recent findings in oncology nursing research The evolving role of the ambulatory oncology nurse in the 21st century New information on telecommunications in patient education, including ethical issues surrounding use of the Internet. This comprehensive work was developed by multidisciplinary oncology experts and is written exclusively for oncology nurses working in ambulatory settings and administrators managing outpatient settings. Oncology nurses won't find a more authoritative or comprehensive reference for ambulatory care anywhere! (c) 2005 448 pages