October 2008

Even though healthcare professionals who have made the switch to computerized physician order entry would not return to using paper charts, the actual transition can be a daunting task, particularly for oncology nurses who have years of experience working with the paper-based system.

Caring for patients with cancer can be stressful, so taking a little time for yourself is important

The traditional family history taken in a practice setting typically includes information from first-degree relatives to create a pedigree diagram; it can also include second- and third-degree relatives.

The Internet can be an amazingly useful educational resource for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. It can also be the source of potentially dangerous misinformation.

DuLong explores the Technology Informatics Guiding Educational Reform (TIGER) Initiative, why it is so popular among many organizations, and how it can impact the healthcare industry.