Danish Cancer Patient Pathways: three-legged strategy for faster referral and diagnosis of cancer

The Ministry of Health in Denmark introduced Cancer Patient Pathways (CPPs) linking GPs, hospitals and specialist diagnostic centres to improve the diagnostic process for cancer.

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Early introduction of palliative care: improving patient outcomes and reducing costs

Early palliative care involves combining palliative support with standard cancer care shortly after a patient is diagnosed with incurable and/or advanced cancer.

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No decision about me, without me: shared decision-making in the UK’s National Health Service

Recognising the need for increased patient involvement in healthcare decisions, the UK Government called on key players in the National Health Service (NHS) to make shared decision-making a healthcare norm.

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