Consensus guidelines for improving patients' understanding of invasive fungal disease and related risk prevention in the haematology/oncology setting, 2021

Patients with invasive fungal disease (IFD) are at significant risk of morbidity and mortality. A productive partnership between patients, their carers/families, and the multidisciplinary team managing the infection and any underlying conditions, is essential.

Citation:
Fernando SS, Paige EK, Dendle C, Weinkove R, …… Blyth CC. Consensus guidelines for improving patients' understanding of invasive fungal disease and related risk prevention in the haematology/oncology setting, 2021. Intern Med J. 2021;51(S7):220-33.

Keywords:
Avoiding drug toxicity; invasive fungal disease; optimising antifungal therapy; patient information; risk prevention

Abstract:
Patients with invasive fungal disease (IFD) are at significant risk of morbidity and mortality. A productive partnership between patients, their carers/families, and the multidisciplinary team managing the infection and any underlying conditions, is essential.