title: Case management process improvement protocol: transcribing an initial summary for the oncology geriatric patient in a rural satellite office.
abstract: This case management improvement project involved the provision of a transcribed summary of an initial clinic visit for elderly oncology patients at a rural satellite clinic. The aim of this project was to provide elderly patients at a rural satellite oncology clinic with a transcription of their encounter with the doctor and case manager when their diagnosis and treatment options were discussed. This project was introduced to improve communication and enhance satisfaction of the patients with their case management services. This low-cost intervention was implemented with 25 patients. Results demonstrated that the patient did express a high degree of satisfaction with this intervention.
authors.affiliation: Medical Oncology, Palmetto Hematology-Oncology Associates P.C., PO Box 18302, Spartanburg, SC 29318, USA. henryregina@aol.com
authors.forename: Regina A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Henry
authors.forename: Marietta P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Stanton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019090:Case Management / Q000592:standards*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003142:Communication; D003151:Community Health Centers; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000592:standards*; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards*; D008838:Microcomputers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D009819:Office Visits; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000592:standards; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*