105 Implementation of a Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist 2WW Remote Outpatient Triage Clinic – Optimising Patient Access and Assessment
Lung Cancer is known to be a complex and evolving tumour site across the cancer arena. Whilst referrals are lower compared to other higher volume tumour sites, the complexity continues to present challenges for diagnostic and treatment element of the pathway. Significant pressure on medical colleagues in existing Target Cancer Outpatient Clinic model – led to patients being appointed at Day 12 or 13 against the 2 Week NHS England standard. Trust/Clinical Team aspiration to radically improve access to the front-end of the pathway seeking to improve patient outcomes.
Source: Lung Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Richard Sterry, Andrea Worsdale, Leah Taylor, Mark Weatherhad Tags: Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Source Type: research