| Concise Manual of Hematology and Oncology 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Andreeff, Michael, Berger, Dietmar P. (Editor), Koziner, Benjamín |
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ISBN: 3540732764 ISBN-13: 9783540732761 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: The Concise Manual of Hematology and Oncology is a practice-oriented manual of medical oncology and hematology for day-to-day use in caring for patients? hematologic and neoplastic diseases. It is founded on the longstanding experience of a large specialized university department accustomed to having to provide reliable advice in a broad range of circumstances. We have deliberately chosen not to give a comprehensive review of the various subjects but have instead focused on practical methods which have proven to be useful in our experience, with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Hematology - Medical | Oncology - General |
| Dewey: 616.15 |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.5" W x 9.4" (3.35 lbs) 1002 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How Do We Treat? Hematology and Oncology have seen rapid progress and advances during recent years. Increased knowledge of tumor biology, epidemiology, molecular genetics, growth reg- lation, and cellular functions has led to novel therapeutic paradigms. Targeted trea- ment approaches, antibodies, immunotherapy, and other new techniques complement classic chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Patients are increasingly well educated as web-based information on diagnostic and therapeutic options as well as quality ma- agement and tumor outcome data are readily available. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, it is of central importance to base clinical decisions and medical practice on the best available evidence. Continuous quality ma- agement, with clinical process documentation, standardization, and evaluation, leads to improved patient care and long-term outcomes. For these reasons, we have started to systematically capture and evaluate data on diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of p- tients with solid tumors and hematological neoplasms at the Freiburg University Med- cal Center. We have developed standard operating procedures, clinical pathways, and diagnostic and therapeutic processes, following the principles of "Good Clinical Pra- tice." Tese processes (e.g., detailed protocols for chemotherapy application, treatment fowcharts, clinical pathways) are continuously tested and validated in clinical practice. |