Variations in the management of cancer in the NHS: a legitimate cause for concern?
Wide variations still exist in the UK in the management of common cancers in adults. Comprehensive high-quality audit data are needed to relate variations in outcomes to differences in clinical management. The management of cancer in the elderly is often difficult due to co-morbidity. Access to oncological advice should be available to all patients irrespective of age. Development of and adherence to nationally agreed treatment protocols is a key measure in reducing variations in treatment and in outcomes for patients with cancer.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom