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1. what is the max case load for disease specific case managers.

   sassy3 replied to sassy3's topic in Case Management

   Thank you Tamara for your reply. I thought 50 patients plus about 10 patients that are on quarterly reports was a big load. I was just curious if that was high, low or average. I work with seasoned CM/DM and some of us are new to this area and we all...

2. what is the max case load for disease specific case managers.

   sassy3 posted a topic in Case Management

   Without putting you to sleep...can you give me an idea for TOTAL patient load per month or year for the following situation: -disease specific case manager -high complexity/acuity (cancer patients on active therapy or hospice) -need to provide monthl...

3. Need CM input on savings documentation..please reply

   sassy3 posted a topic in Case Management

   I'm brand new at this but an oncology nurse for 15yrs. I work for a private oncology care mgmt program. We do case/disease mgmt...clients could be re-insurer, TPA or even employer. We fall between CM and DM. We approve medical treatment plan for canc...

4. menu/recipe ideas for chemo pts

   sassy3 replied to mtnmom's topic in Oncology

   What a wonderful thought and help. Wish all patients had someone like you. Unfortunately...the generic answer is...it is hard to say. Appetite, N/V, taste changes, aversions ---all change and are individualized. WHat someone likes in the beginning of...

5. hey everyone

   sassy3 replied to timdmb's topic in Oncology

   Welcome. I'm new to this board but have been in oncology for over 12 yrs. I agree with other posts...the Oncology Nursing Society (www.ons.org) is a great resource for info/ education/ resources/ books---everything. You may want to ask other nurses o...

6. Brca-1, Brca-2

   sassy3 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Oncology

   I'm not sure I followed your question but those are part of the panel for genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer. THey are a blood test to detemine the presence/absence of the mutations. Above all ... before you have a lab or outside company d...