Framework for Effective Cancer Management

The Framework for Effective Cancer Management has been refreshed and republished.

The Framework is a guidance tool for Cancer Teams across NHS Scotland to help diagnose cancer earlier and faster. It has been refreshed to now incorporate 10 elements that must be considered when planning cancer services and considering user experience.

Corporate Responsibility
Collective Strength
Patient Voice and User Experience
Demand and Capacity
Optimal Referral
Initiating the Pathway
Optimal Diagnostics
Dynamic Tracking, Escalation and Action
Effective multi-disciplinary team
Timely Treatment

Tailored support is provided to Boards to embed all elements of the Framework.

The CfSD Cancer Improvement and Earlier Diagnosis Team supports the Framework and embedding of its 10 key principles, with close collaboration with Scottish Government. This has included supporting the development of national regrading guidance to ensure the right person is on the right pathway at the right time.

A toolkit is being developed and will be available to access soon.

Image shows the Cancer Management Framework's 10 Key Elements. These are 1. Corporate Responsibility 2. Collective Strength 3. Patient Voice and User Experience 4. Demand and Capacity 5. Optimal Referral 6. Initiating the Pathway 7. Optimal Diagnostics 8. Dynamic Tracking, Escalation and Action 9. Effective multi-disciplinary team 10. Timely Treatment

NHS Scotland Cancer National Referral Regrading Guidance [PDF]