The use of a checklist in a pediatric oncology clinic.

Thomas W. McLean; Gina M. White; Abigail F. Bagliani; James F. Lovato

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The use of a checklist in a pediatric oncology clinic.

October 2, 2013

McLean TW, White GM, Bagliani AF, et al. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2013;60(11):1855-9.

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An Institute of Medicine report raised serious concerns about the safety and quality of cancer care. This study found that implementation of a checklist for outpatient visits was associated with increased accuracy of medication lists and clinical documentation in a pediatric oncology clinic.

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