Oncology Issues Journal

Improving the Care of Patients Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

By Beth Fisher, MED, MBA; Hunter Hayes, MBA; Kim Stanbery, DNP, RN, OCN, NEA-BC; and Kelly D. Simpson, MBA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center implemented a multidisciplinary approach to improve the timeliness of care for new patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer. This initiative engaged several departments to effectively coordinate appointment scheduling, reduce new patient lag time, and improve overall patient satisfaction.
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