Effective nursing documentation and communication.
OBJECTIVE
To identify the documentation and communication requirements an oncology nurse should follow to avoid negligence or malpractice suits.


METHODS
Lexis, Medline, Westlaw, nursing and medical literature, and nursing legtal texts.


CONCLUSIONS
Effective communication and documentation is an essential part of an oncology nurses' role and will reduce the risk of liability.


CONCLUSIONS
The old adage "not documented, not done" applies more today than ever before. Continuous, meticulous documentation and communication are essential for quality care as well as reduction of liability in every setting the oncology nurse practices.
Teytelman
Yan
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Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, IL, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*