title: Regional implementation of a national cancer policy: taking forward multiprofessional, collaborative cancer care.
abstract: The vision of the Calman-Hine paper is of patient-centred care, delivered by co-ordinated services which have genuine partnerships with each other. There is integration of other providers of support, to meet psychological and non-clinical needs. There is access to palliative care when required, from diagnosis onwards, and not just in the terminal stage. Effective communications and networks are the keys to making this vision a reality. Our recommendations are based upon in-depth discussions with purchasers, doctors and nurses, and others involved with cancer services within hospitals or the community across the region. They reflect the priorities placed on the development of good practice. Purchasers and providers should work together to implement these guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Centre for the Development of Nursing Policy and Practice, University of Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Makin
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dublon
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom