title: Ambulatory Outpatient Management of patients with low risk febrile neutropaenia.
abstract: Patients with febrile neutropenia are a heterogeneous group with only a minority developing significant medical complications. Scoring systems, such as the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) score, have been developed and validated to identify low risk patients. Caring for patients with low risk febrile neutropenia in an ambulatory setting is proven to be safe and effective. Benefits include admission avoidance, cost savings and reduced risk of nosocomial infections, as well as improved patient experience and satisfaction. Implementation of an ambulatory pathway for low risk febrile neutropenia provides an excellent opportunity for Acute Physicians and Oncologists to collaborate in delivering care for this group of patients.
authors.affiliation: Honorary Consultant, The Christie and Consultant in Acute Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cooksley
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Acute Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Holland
authors.affiliation: Professor of Medical Oncology University of Brussels and Chief of Medicine Service, Institut Jules Bordet, Department of Internal Medicine.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Klastersky