Cytotoxic chemotherapy: what do community nurses need to know?

摘要: Among the range of increasingly complex care demands made community nurses in UK is support patients undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy at home. The NHS Cancer Plan and associated standards (Department Health, 2000 a, b) have identified that need an increased awareness knowledge procedures drugs involved to ensure a quality service provision. This article, based on validated education course commissioned for East Berkshire, explores key areas enable staff through their treatment allows them begin identifying operational structure promotes service. Health safety (as part risk management), routes administration, recognizing neutropenic sepsis with chemotherapy, communication collaboration are presented as points from course.