Cancer: register
Indicator
The contractor establishes and maintains a register of all cancer patients excluding non-melanotic skin cancers.
Indicator type
General practice indicator suitable for use in the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
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Rationale
This indicator establishes a register of people with cancer with the aim of facilitating support and management. People with non-melanotic skin cancer are excluded as they are unlikely to require continuing support after treatment.
Source guidance
This register indicator is intended to support implementation of NICE guidelines on cancer and patient experience.
Specification
A register of people diagnosed with cancer.
Exclusions: People diagnosed with non-melanotic skin cancers.
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