Safety

The Science of Patient Safety: Implications for Oncology Nursing Practice

Carol A. Sheridan

safety, patient care, evidence-based practice
CJON 2013, 17(6), 601-603. DOI: 10.1188/13.CJON.601-603

Patient safety is one of the most frequent terms used in health care today. Patients and their families are, first and foremost, focused on receiving effective and safe care, and oncology nurses strive to incorporate clinical evidence into day-to-day practice. This article provides a road map on how to incorporate emerging patient safety science into daily clinical practice to best serve patients and their families.

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