Emergency response in outpatient oncology care: improving patient safety.

Rosalina Schiavone

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Emergency response in outpatient oncology care: improving patient safety.

August 26, 2009

Schiavone R. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2009;13(4):440-2.

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This commentary shares how one ambulatory cancer center developed a comprehensive process to respond to emergencies, including a rapid response team.

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