Waiting for radiotherapy: New initiatives may transform service

In Scotland, the health department has independently developed a useful model to estimate radiotherapy need on the basis of cancer incidence and a professional estimate of need based on international experience. 5 This year's waiting list targets in the Department of Health's cancer plan f...

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Published in:BMJ 2006-01, Vol.332 (7535), p.235-235
Main Author: Hunter, Robin D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Funding
Humans
Letters
Needs Assessment
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Physicians
Radiation therapy
Radiotherapy - standards
Radiotherapy - utilization
United Kingdom
Waiting Lists
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Summary:In Scotland, the health department has independently developed a useful model to estimate radiotherapy need on the basis of cancer incidence and a professional estimate of need based on international experience. 5 This year's waiting list targets in the Department of Health's cancer plan for first cancer treatment-initiation within 31 days from acceptance of the offer by the patient and within 62 days from urgent referral by the general practitioner-seem to have galvanised managers to help departments reach target waiting times in 20-30% of patients.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.332.7535.235