National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Consultation 2024

Cancer Australia has released a new report following the Understanding the Cancer Workforce Workshop, a national consultation that brought together leaders from across the cancer sector, including representatives from CNSA. The workshop explored the growing pressures on the cancer workforce and the changes needed to ensure Australia can continue to deliver high-quality cancer care into the future.

A group of researchers from Ireland, United Kingdom, and Australia evaluated nurse-doctor substitution in inpatient units and outpatient clinics, analyzing 82 randomized studies involving over 28,000 patients across 20 countries. The review found little to no difference between nurse-led and doctor-led care for critical outcomes, including mortality, quality of life, self-efficacy, and patient safety events.

Recently, CNSA’s Education Manager, Dr Pammie Ellem, travelled to Darwin to represent the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and support local cancer nurses through targeted professional development.

CNSA is currently coordinating and facilitating a series of nurse-led advisory discussions, in collaboration with industry, to ensure that the nursing voice informs the patient experience - find out how you can get involved.

Last week saw an exciting development for Cancer Nurse Practitioners, who are now authorised to prescribe an expanded list of oncology and haematology medicines listed on the PBS General Schedule, further strengthening their ability to deliver timely, comprehensive cancer care.