Table 2.

Summary of Patient-Clinician Communications

Communicate need for knowing and acting on the early symptoms of febrile neutropenia to all concerned, from patients at risk and their relatives, to primary and secondary care staff.

Use communication approaches tailored to individual patient needs according to health literacy and numeracy, living circumstances, language barriers, and decision-making capacity.

Provide clear written instructions about when and how to contact health care practitioners.

Expand dissemination and implementation of clinical practice guidelines to oncology nursing professionals in all care settings.

Recognize that coordination of care among primary care practitioners, specialists, and emergency departments is essential to ensure a rapid response when febrile neutropenia is suspected.

Encourage and support patients to advocate for their care in emergency situations so they are not put at greater risk.

Give patients access to written and/or electronic copies of their febrile neutropenia management plans.