Amita Patel on the Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Care Team
Amita Patel, NPC, Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey Division, talks about benefits of a multidisciplinary care team and some issues that providers should be aware of when treating patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Amita Patel, NPC, Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey Division, talks about benefits of a multidisciplinary care team and some issues that providers should be aware of when treating patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Nurse practitioners at Regional Cancer Care Associates created a comprehensive survivorship program for the primary care setting that included a centralized list of healthcare providers, such as psychologists, dieticians, and physical therapists that are familiar and experienced in handling the unique situations of patients undergoing chemotherapy, such as fear of recurrence, weight loss and gain, and rebuilding muscle mass lost due to treatment.
UGN-102 Produces Comparable Responses Regardless of Surgery in NMIBC Subset
May 8th 2024Patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent low-grade intermediate-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer treated with UGN-102 displayed meaningful and similar responses and disease-free survival regardless of whether they underwent surgery.
Verification Nurse Provides ‘Significant Contribution to Patient Safety’ During Chemo Administration
May 1st 2024The role of a verification nurse can lead to several benefits, including the prevention of errors from reaching the patient, decreased workload, and potential cost savings from less drug waste.
