The Regional cancercenterof south Sweden- a project for the whole south swedish health region!

Established 2010

Five overarching objectives of the national cancer strategy

• Reduce the risk of developing cancer

• Improving the quality of care of patients with cancer

• Prolong survival time and improve quality of life after a cancer diagnosis

• Reduce regional disparities in survival after a cancer diagnosis

• Reduce differences between population groups in incidence and survival of cancer

Criteria för Regional cancer centers

1. Organisation and management2. A regional cancer plan3. Education and competence supply4. Prevention and early detection of cancer5. Care processes6. Level structuring7. Psychosocial support, rehabilitation and palliative care8. Knowledge management9. Increased influence of cancer patients in care10. Clinical Cancer Research and Innovation

1. Organisation and management

• A clear management structure that includes tracking of RCC criteria and

decisions.

2. A regional cancer plan

• A long-term strategic development plan for cancer care in the region.

3. Education and competence supply

• An optimal level structuring of the region's cancer care.

4. Prevention and early detection of cancer

• A joint regional responsibility for preventionand early detection of cancer.

5. Care processes

• A responsibility for the region's knowledge management

within cancer.

• Coordination of the region's efforts to streamline care processes

6. Level structuring

• Responsibility for cancer patients throughout the region have access to

psychosocial support andpalliative care of good quality.

7. Psychosocial support, rehabilitation and palliative care

8. Knowledge management

• Working to strengthen patient control in health care

9. Increased influence of cancer patients in care

• Responsibility for the development of medical oncology in the region

10. Clinical Cancer Research and Innovation

• Strengthening clinical cancer research in collaboration with universities, colleges

and industry

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