title: Home-based intravenous therapy for oncology patients.
abstract: It is desirable to keep cancer patients at home whenever possible to maximize their physical comfort and mental well-being. However, physicians should be aware of all the serious limitations in terms of patient selection and avoidance of the abuses of overutilization of the system.
authors.affiliation: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ 07503.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Rubin
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006699:Home Care Services; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D016562:Parenteral Nutrition, Home Total; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents