Diagnosis understanding i Assess the patient's and carer's understanding of the diagnosis including disease type, location, stage/grade and test results. Comprehensive understanding improves patient outcomes, facilitates shared decision-making, reduces anxiety, improves treatment adherence and overall quality of life.
Health literacy i Assess the patient's health literacy levels and adapt education and information provision to meet their needs and preferences. Health literacy is the ability to access, understand and apply health information to make informed decisions and manage health.
Family history i Discuss and document the patient's family health history and assess genetic risk. Family history is a crucial tool for assessing cancer risk, as some cancers can be caused by inherited genetic mutations, and a detailed history can determine if genetic testing is required.
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Genomic sequencing i Educate and support the patient regarding their decision to undergo genomic sequencing. Genomic sequencing for cancer analyses tumour DNA to identify specific genetic mutations and determine whether targeted treatments are available.
Treatment plan i Ensure the patient understands their treatment plan including the timing, duration and expected recovery from each treatment modality. A treatment plan outlines how their cancer will be treated over time.
Goals of care i Support the patient and carers to ensure that goals of care are person-centered and facilitate shared decision making that aligns medical treatment with a person's values, priorities, and quality of life. Goals of care in cancer align with a person's values, may focus on curing the disease, prolonging life or maximising quality of life, and can be dynamic throughout the patient's cancer journey.
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