The design and implementation of a multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic

Urol Nurs. 2007 Dec;27(6):491-8.

Abstract

The authors describe how a "traditional" clinical center and research organization was transformed into a multidisciplinary clinic for patients with prostate cancer. How and why the clinic was designed and implemented, as well as benefits to patients, staff, and research initiatives, are detailed.

MeSH terms

  • Cancer Care Facilities / organization & administration*
  • District of Columbia
  • Health Plan Implementation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Program Development
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy*