UKONS 2017 | Communication and safety when treating patients undergoing immunotherapy

Nurses provide a high level of contact to a patient with cancer, which is essential in order to educate them and alleviate any concerns that they may have. In this interview, recorded at the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) Annual Conference 2017, Harrogate, UK, Nikki Hunter from the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, discusses the cautions that must be taken for cancer patients that are treated with immunotherapy, highlighting the importance of communication between the patient and nurse to ensure safe patient care.