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Effective Cancer Management: framework

The framework for effective Cancer management is a guidance tool for Cancer Teams across NHS Scotland to improve and sustain performance of the National Cancer Standards. This version of the Framework now incorporates 10 elements to consider when planning and delivering cancer services.


The Framework’s Ten Key Elements

Overarching Elements:

1. Corporate Responsibility

2. Collective Strength

3. Patient Voice and User Experience

Operational Elements:

4. Demand and Capacity

5. Optimal Referral

6. Initiating the Pathway

7. Optimal Diagnostics

8. Dynamic Tracking, Escalation and Action

9. Effective multi-disciplinary team

10. Timely Treatment

Contact

Email: cfsdcancerandedteam@nhs.scot

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