Overview

One way to reduce the disparity of cancer outcomes and to improve cancer control is to better engage and support general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses in the delivery of cancer care. GPs are often the first point of contact for people with early symptoms of cancer and they have a significant role in prevention, screening, follow up during treatment, the transition to survivorship and palliative care.

Creating stronger links between general practice teams and cancer services is a key element of CanNET.  GPs and other primary care providers need to be engaged at each appropriate point across the cancer care continuum.  In supporting the participation of primary care in cancer services, the following resource can be used to guide increased primary care involvement.  

CanNET - Medicare - helping you deliver comprehensive cancer care

Better engagement of primary care providers will ensure prompt investigation of symptoms, earlier cancer diagnosis and timely referral to an appropriate multidisciplinary team.

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Resources

Education in Clinical Oncology