Pharmaceutical care and quality assurance were discussed during several of the sessions at the Fourth International Symposium on Oncology Pharmacy Practice. Representatives from through out the world presented models of pharmaceuti cal care for oncology practices in their regions. Models included those relevant to the institutional and home care settings. The concepts of quality accountability, continuous quality improvement, the effect of health care on patient outcomes, and quality assurance were also discussed. The role of pharmacists in influencing outcomes and in developing policies to ensure quality in health care delivery were additional topics addressed.
