Am I (un)safe here? Chemotherapy patients' perspectives towards engaging in their safety.

D. L. B Schwappach; M Wernli

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Am I (un)safe here? Chemotherapy patients' perspectives towards engaging in their safety.

May 19, 2010

Schwappach DLB, Wernli M. BMJ Qual Saf. 2010;19(5).

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This survey of chemotherapy patients found that most patients wanted to assume an active role in their own safety, but expressed a desire for more encouragement and assistance from staff.

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