This session features four dynamic presentations that reveal how collaboration and innovation is helping to improve performance at the cancer service system level.
1. This presentation provides insight into a collaborative study between cancer services, general practitioners and a Medicare Local on socioeconomically disadvantaged populations that often experience poor cancer outcomes.
Abstract title: Towards seamless cancer care: What do general practitioners need to facilitate better integration with cancer services?
Dr. Andrew Knight, Fairfield Hospital
2. This presentation tracks a recent study undertaken by a team at Hunter New England Health, which looks at how colorectal cancer patients use the hospital Emergency Department; and questions the need for a new model of care.
Abstract title: Is the Emergency Department the right place for me? Emergency Department utilisation by colorectal cancer patients, pre and post diagnosis.
Donna Gillies, John Hunter Hospital
3. This presentation assesses the need for a 'report template' that both general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams can rely on when treating a patient with cancer. The benefits of such a report are discussed, including greater involvement by general practitioner in patient care, and more effective documentation of multidisciplinary team discussions and decision-making.
Abstract title: Defining a role for general practitioners and patients in multidisciplinary team (MDT) decisions for cancer care.
Alexandra Hawkey, University of Sydney
4. In 2011the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District successfully implemented the MOSAIQ Oncology Information System, an electronic prescribing platform which aims to lower the potential for, and incidences of, medication error. Nina Mackay describes the project's journey, from set up and engagement through to recent outcomes. The project challenges are discussed and overall effectiveness in improving patient safety is revealed.
Abstract title: Implementation of an oncology information system - the in-patient experience.
Nina Mackay, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local
