Reviewer: James A. Mailliard, MD (Creighton University Cancer Center)
Description: This book is a comprehensive analysis and review of the problems associated with establishment of quality cancer care in America.
Purpose: The editors attempt to cite all the facts contributing to the present status of cancer care, which is a valuable endeavor. The objectives are cited but no easy answers for worthwhile changes are included.
Audience: The audience would most likely be medical professionals, patient advocates, and cancer patients interested in changing the present complexities in cancer care.
Features: Most elements that contribute to quality cancer care are covered, and how to promote quality care is discussed. The editors and contributors provide a thorough analysis of problems that might be encountered. Ultimately, practical answers are difficult to find because of the complexity of the subject.
Assessment: I found the book to be very useful as the contributors point out many of the problems in achieving quality care. Practical and feasible remedies, however, are given rather short shrift perhaps because of the complexities involved in changing things for the better. An example of this might be the CCOP Program receiving mention but no emphasis as a likely mechanism for vast improvement in community cancer care.
9780309064804
Ensuring Quality Cancer Care / Edition 1 available in Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 0309064805
- ISBN-13:
- 9780309064804
- Pub. Date:
- 08/21/1999
- Publisher:
- National Academies Press
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ISBN-13: | 9780309064804 |
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Publisher: | National Academies Press |
Publication date: | 08/21/1999 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 256 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.70(d) |