Geographic Health Disparities: Satellite Clinics for Cancer Care in Rural Communities.
This article analyzes a satellite chemotherapy infusion center on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
METHODS: Interviews were conducted with staff of the infusion department of Martha's Vineyard Hospital, which has partnered with the cancer center at Massachusetts General Hospital to offer a satellite chemotherapy infusion center for island residents.
FINDINGS: High-quality community hospitals are increasingly able to offer specialized oncology treatment and nursing care at greater convenience for patients through the use of satellite clinics.
PMID: 30239508 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Curtis ML, Eschiti VS Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research
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