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Volume 7 / Year 2013 / Issue 1
Volume 7 / Year 2013 / Issue 1
How can we improve safe handling of antineoplastic drugs: can devices be helpful
Page: 5-7
Abstract:Safe handling procedures should be implemented in all areas where antineoplastic drugs are delivered, stored, prepared, administered, and disposed of in order to reduce contamination in the workplace and the… Read More »
Clinical rule on safe methotrexate prescribing and dispensing in The Netherlands
Page: 8-10
Abstract:A national clinical rule for proper handling of methotrexate was developed and implemented in The Netherlands in 2010 following a number of fatal incidents. The aim was to increase patient… Read More »
Integral oncology patient information system (OncoBASS): 5-year assessment
Page: 10-14
Abstract:Computerized drug-ordering software can prevent medical errors and provide benefits to the patient. The OncoBASS project was developed as an integral oncology patient information system. Five-year results from inception of… Read More »
