title: Building a clinical trial process in oncology.
abstract: Clinical trials offer patients the opportunity to participate in medical advancement, while providing access to the newest therapies, often at no additional cost. This is especially true in oncology, where rapid acceleration of research has created many promising treatment options for cancer patients. Administration of a clinical trial requires extensive education and collaboration to provide the highest quality of health care within a rapidly evolving environment. As an integral part of this team, the infusion nurse in the oncology setting is in a unique position to enhance patient safety and protection through effective use of clinical knowledge and patient assessment and advocacy skills.
authors.affiliation: Saint Francis Medical Center, Grand Island, Nebraska 68803, USA. hbenzel@sfmc-gi.org
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Benzel
authors.forename: Barb
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nickel
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D032984:Ethics, Research; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000379:methods*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005791:Patient Care / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods; D010358:Patient Participation; D012449:Safety