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The guidelines also include the following consensus-based recommendations regarding psychosocial and logistic requirements:that patients must meet to be eligible for discharge and outpatient management:
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Residence ≤ 1 hour or ≤ 30 miles (48 km) from clinic or hospital
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Patient’s primary care physician or oncologist agrees to outpatient management
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Able to comply with logistic requirements, including frequent clinic visits
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Family member or caregiver at home 24 h/d
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Access to a telephone and transportation 24 h/d
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No history of noncompliance with treatment protocols
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