Feedback wanted on draft Radiation Oncology Model of Care
Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency is currently seeking feedback on the draft copy of the Radiation Oncology Model of Care from the wider Radiation Oncology sector.
This model of care is a component of the Cancer Services Planning programme, looking at how the delivery of cancer treatment can be improved in the restructured health system. The development of this model of care has involved extensive stakeholder engagement across the motu.
This Radiation Oncology Model of Care is aspirational and describes the key attributes, or characteristics, of an optimal radiation oncology service in Aotearoa. The purpose of the model of care is to set a clear direction of travel for the delivery of Radiation Oncology services, by developing an agreed view of how these services should look and operate in Aotearoa.
The intended target audience for this document are the service planning and commissioning teams at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. It is intended that this model will be used to drive the changes needed to improve services, to influence decision makers and strengthen cases for investment.
Click here for a copy of the Radiation Oncology Model of Care consultation document.
How to give feedback
Feedback on the Radiation Oncology Model of Care can be given
a) Using this online survey link. The survey is divided into sections and chapters that match the model of care format in the document, so you can easily navigate to the sections you wish to provide feedback on.
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(b) Email your suggestions or comments to alannah.flockton@teaho.govt.nz. Feedback can be provided by individuals or on behalf of a team or provider.
Feedback closes Friday 30th August.
Next steps
During September, we will use this feedback to help finalise and agree the first edition of the Radiation Oncology Model of Care.
From there the team will move to the model of care implementation planning phase, working with Te Whatu Ora to support radiation oncology services to move from the current state to an optimal service for both those receiving and those delivering treatment.