Improving Outcomes Guidance
Improving Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancers (November 2004)

NICE has issued guidance on the organisation of healthcare for adults with head and neck cancers. The guidance recommends which healthcare professionals should be involved in treatment and care, and the types of hospital or cancer centre that are best suited to provide that healthcare.

The key recommendations are:

Cancer networks should decide which hospitals will diagnose, treat and care for patients

Multidisciplinary teams should be responsible for every patient

Clear systems should be in place for patients to be seen quickly by specialists

Support services should be available to all patients who need them

Local support teams should provide long-term support in the community

Information should be collected

More research should be done

Improving Outcomes in Head & Neck Cancers - The Manual

This is the central document that provides recommendations about the organisation and delivery of head and neck cancer services.


Improving Outcomes in Head & Neck Cancers - The Research Evidence

This is a summary of the research evidence that informed the development of the recommendations in the manual.


Improving Outcomes in Head & Neck Cancers - Information for the Public

This document summarises the key recommendations of the manual. It is in an easy to read style, and may be used in local patient information leaflets or any other suitable publication.
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