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Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression

Quality standard [QS56] Published: 27 February 2014 Last updated: 06 September 2023

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  • Quality statement 1: Information about recognising the symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression
  • Quality statement 2: Imaging and treatment plans for adults with suspected spinal metastases
  • Quality statement 3: Imaging for adults with suspected metastatic spinal cord compression
  • Quality statement 4: Coordinating investigations for adults with suspected metastatic spinal cord compression
  • Quality statement 5: Coordinating care for adults with metastatic spinal cord compression
  • Quality statement 6: Radiotherapy for metastatic spinal cord compression
  • Quality statement 7: Supportive care and rehabilitation
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Quality statement 1: Information about recognising the symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression

Quality statement 1: Information about recognising the symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression

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