Lung cancer pathway study day
Category: Pre-Diagnosis and Referral
The problem identified
The Lung CNS's identified that there appeared to be a lack of knowledge and understanding of the lung cancer diagnostic and treatment pathways, within both primary and secondary care.
The intervention made to change the problem
A study day was organised at theTrust with members of the multi-disciplinary team delivering presentation's on their speciality.
We looked at the whole patient pathway from first referral to a chest physician, through diagnostic investigations, including radiology and pathology, surgery, role of the lung cancer CNS, oncological treatments and emergencies and palliative care.
How it changed my practice
Significantly, we feel it has raised our profile and made us more accessible to health care professionals outside the MDT. We have always been happy to be a resource for others to guide and advise on matters pertaining to the care of our patients. With the commencement of the study day, providing education sessions to primary and secondary health care professionals we are improving the services that current and future patients receive.