Table 2.

Key issues for a home anticancer treatment service

High-quality integrated services by a trained multidisciplinary team Accurate selection of patients and caregivers, who need to be trained Keep staff training up to date Measure outcomes for service evaluation Guide the team service to build clinical and patient confidence Adherence to medical care and safety procedures and use of evidence-based protocols Cooperation between health providers from various disciplines Strong communication networks in order to avoid care fragmentation Coordination between hospital chemotherapy service and home setting Ability of the service to flexibly respond to cancer patients’ needs Engage the expertise and experience of colleagues Survey patients for feedback on their choice and experience of home healthcare