Showing posts with label cancer patients. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer patients. Show all posts

Monday, 10 November 2014

NICE quality standard 73: Fertility problems

"This quality standard covers the assessment and treatment of fertility problems in:

  • people with explained or unexplained infertility
  • people preparing for cancer treatment who may wish to preserve their fertility."


NICE quality standard 73: Fertility problems
NICE
October 2014

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Monday, 3 November 2014

Improving the compliance of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following cancer resections

"Visual reminder is a simple yet effective tool to improve awareness among junior doctors on the importance of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in cancer patients."

A persuasive intervention: improving the compliance of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following cancer resections in a tertiary colorectal and hepatobiliary unit
YP Yong, A Karangizi, A Banerjea
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2014;3: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u202594.w2216

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Friday, 11 April 2014

The reality behind improving cancer survival rates

"By addressing issues such as morbidities, delays in diagnosis and cancer recurrence, we can improve care for patients, improve their outcomes and save the NHS money."

Cancer’s unequal burden – The reality behind improving cancer survival rates
Macmillan Cancer Support
April 2014

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Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Cancer across the domains: cancer priorities for the new NHS

"The All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer believes the five thematic Domains within NHS England have an important role to play in improving the experiences and outcomes of cancer patients. This report sets out the priorities the APPGC believes NHS England must focus on to deliver these improvements."

Cancer across the domains: cancer priorities for the new NHS
All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer
November 2013

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