Macmillan worked with NHS Improvement in England and other cancer charities to develop the ‘Stratified Pathways of Care for people living with or beyond cancer' 2016
Providing a ‘tailored approach’ to patient care is most effectively and efficiently achieved by having common pathways.
- So that patients have their needs met in a timely manner, are better informed about their disease and treatment and any longer term effects.
- With the focus on health and wellbeing, patients are supported to take back control of their lives as soon as they are able.
- A reduction in unnecessary outpatient appointments for those who no longer require face to face appointments releases capacity for those with complex needs and helps improve access for new referrals.
- We believe that a supported self‐management pathway with remote surveillance and with guaranteed re‐access should now be offered as one standard practice following treatment for cancer.
Ref: Consensus statement 2016
