The development of an outpatient treatment system for cancer chemotherapy

It is necessary to develop a system of treatment to provide cancer chemotherapy on an outpatient basis. Facilities needed include treatment service sites, outpatient laboratories, and chemotherapy pharmacies where safety cabinets are available. Medical oncologists, chemotherapy nurses and pharmacists should conduct cancer chemotherapy after obtaining informed consent from the patient. Chemotherapy protocols, ordering systems and risk management for medical errors must also be established in the agreement to perform chemotherapy. The problems encountered in the experiences at the Outpatient Treatment Service of National Cancer Center Hospital East are discussed.