Information for the public
Your care team
A range of professionals who specialise in different areas of treatment or support may be involved in your care. These could include urologists, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists and your GP. Sometimes these professionals work together in a special type of team called a multidisciplinary team, or MDT for short.
Working with you and making decisions
Your care team should talk with you about bladder cancer. They should explain any tests, treatments or support you should be offered so that you can decide together what is best for you.Your family, partner or carer can be involved in helping to make decisions, but only if you agree. You can use the questions at the end of each section of this information to help you talk with your care team.
You may also like to read NICE's information for the public on patient experience in adult NHS services. This sets out what adults should be able to expect when they use the NHS. We also have more information on the NICE website about using health and social care services.
Questions to ask your care team
About bladder cancer
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Can you tell me more about bladder cancer?
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Can you recommend any websites or reading materials?
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Are there any cancer support organisations in my local area?
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Can you provide any information for my family, partner or carers?
About making decisions
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Will I be involved in making decisions?
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Is there someone in my care team who will help me to make decisions and choices?
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Can I have support with decision‑making from my family, partner, carer or a close friend?
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Some treatments or care described here may not be suitable for you. If you think that your treatment does not match this advice, talk to your care team. |