Homecare for People with Cancer

A review

The lecture duration is 19min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Cheryl Vidall
Qualified nurse and advocate for good symptom management and patient choice, South West of England
Lecture Summary

- Patient choice is the most important factor in deciding to opt for homecare - Risks & benefits to be considered and risk assessed (home environment, drug regimen, - Additional staff training for homecare is essential - Standardizing the equipment for use at home improves quality of care - In the UK, Homecare for people with cancer is a viable, safe option for chemotherapy

Target Audience

Oncology nurses
Trainee oncology doctors
General practitioners

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand the background to Oncology Homecare in the United Kingdom
  • Consider the evidence for homecare
  • Discuss the challenges and implications of providing homecare

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