| Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, 3rd Edition |
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| ISBN: |
9781890504816 |
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| ISBN-10: |
1890504815 |
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| Copyright: |
2009 |
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| Edition: |
3rd |
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| Editors: |
Polovich,
Martha, Whitford, Julie M.,
Olsen, Mikaela,
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Doody's Expert Review
 Score: 100 |
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| Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. |
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Reviewer:
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Theresa Bacon,
MSN, RN, CPON
(University of New Mexico Hospital)
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Description
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| This book of guidelines for safe and effective administration of chemotherapeutic agents is an update of a manual published in 2007. |
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Purpose
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| With the goal of promoting competence and safety in oncology nursing practice, this book is an essential resource for oncology nurses in all areas of oncology practice. |
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Audience
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| Oncology nursing practitioners in all oncology practice settings are the intended audience. The authors are well credentialed authorities. |
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Features
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| The book is written in an easy to follow outline format. Tables and algorithms are used to organize information. It covers the full array of topics in oncology nursing from principles of therapy to post-treatment care. The detailed index allows for quick retrieval of information. |
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Assessment
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| This is a must-have book for organizations providing chemotherapy and biotherapy. I have not seen a book that covers pertinent topics in chemotherapy delivery and safety to this extent. This new edition is essential for continued application of evidence-based practice in oncology nursing. |
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