Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in NHS Scotland: principles
Lays out the agreed key principles that underpin an effective Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in NHS Scotland and outlines the clinical standards and proposed outcome measures against which services can be developed and monitored.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to lay out the agreed key principles that underpin an effective Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in NHS Scotland. The document will outline the clinical standards and proposed outcome measures against which services can be developed and monitored.
The document recognises that whilst models of service delivery will be tailored to local needs, there should be equitable access to specialist acute oncology services which meet national standards and provide a service that is fit for the future.
Contact
Email: cancerpolicyteam@gov.scot
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