Explainer: An overhaul of cancer targets causes split between doctors
NHS England has come up with new targets for cancer diagnostics and treatment which have divided doctors' opinions
Source: cityam.com
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Consent consensus: time for national standard consent forms as an aid to robust consent
Informed consent in the medical context is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “permission from a patient for a medical professional to carry out treatment, with complete understanding of the possible risks and consequences.” In both medicine and surgery, clinicians take consent regularly for routine and emergency treatments and procedures. Ethically, we must take consent to respect patient autonomy. Legally, performing a procedure without consent is a criminal offence and the physician can be charged with battery. In the post-Montgomery era, and in light of the updated guidelines from the...
Source: bmj.com
A cancer catastrophe is engulfing Britain, as the NHS crumbles around us
In a wealthy country like ours, how can it be that cancer patients are having to wait weeks and even months for life-saving treatment?
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Cancer patients face worsening treatment delays due to lack of staff, report finds
A poll of all 60 directors of the UK's cancer centres by the Royal College of Radiologists found 95% felt staff shortages were leading to longer waiting times for appointments and delays in cancer treatment.
Source: sky.com
NHS struggling to provide safe cancer care, say senior doctors
Staff shortages are driving up waiting lists in all four UK nations, the Royal College of Radiologists says.
Source: bbc.co.uk