Increasing Physicians' and Nurses' Compliance with Treatment Guidelines in Cancer Care Program.

Slenker, Suzanne E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ326960

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Publication Date: 1985

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Increasing Physicians' and Nurses' Compliance with Treatment Guidelines in Cancer Care Program.

Slenker, Suzanne E.; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v60 n11 p847-54 Nov 1985

The effect of the use of guidelines on the care of patients with breast, colon, and non-small-cell lung cancers is reported. Audits of patient records revealed an increase over time in the percentage of recommended cancer care procedures that were complied with. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Cancer, Clinical Diagnosis, Guidelines, Higher Education, Medical Care Evaluation, Medical Case Histories, Medical Services, Nurses, Physicians, Professional Continuing Education, Recordkeeping

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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