Documentation in the ambulatory setting.
Mastering the skill of adequate, succinct, and confidential record keeping is a major challenge in today's health care environment. A variety of documentation tools and styles has been developed to meet the expanding and comprehensive needs of the ambulatory oncology arena. Ethical issues, legal ramifications, financial and reimbursement issues, and quality assurance are important aspects of documenting ambulatory oncology care.
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003219:Confidentiality; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States