Fourth Annual Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference

Emergency preparedness for cancer clinics—a necessity

Steven M. Coplon, MHA

The West Clinic, Memphis, TN

In the wake of disasters, both man-made and natural, from the horrors of 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, the need for emergency preparedness has become all too evident. This article compiles practical advice from cancer clinics in eight states on how to respond to seriously disruptive events.

Commun Oncol 2006;3:432–434   print e-mail full text 98 kb