Considerations & Preparing for Treatment The NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer states that “where appropriate every person diagnosed with cancer will have access to personalised care, including needs assessment, a care plan and health and wellbeing information and support.” Personalised Care and Support Planning: (based on holistic needs assessments) ensures people’s physical, practical, emotional and social needs are identified and addressed at the earliest opportunity. Macmillan have designed a personalised care and support plan template, so that patients have a record of the discussions they’ve had, agreed actions and advice from their care team: available here . Primary Care Cancer Care Review: is a discussion between the person and their GP / primary care nurse about their cancer journey. This helps the person to discuss any concerns, and, if appropriate, to be referred to services or signposted to information and support that is available in their community and from charities. Health and Wellbeing Information and Support: includes the provision of accessible information about emotional support, coping with side effects, financial advice, getting back to work and making healthy lifestyle choices. This support will be available before, during and after cancer treatment. End of Treatment Summaries: provide both the person and their GP with valuable information, including a detailed summary of treatment completed, potential side effects, signs and symptoms of recurrence and contact details to address any concerns.
NHS England: Personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes. Available at https://www.england.nhs.uk/ cancer/living/
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