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Evaluating the role of the Primary Care Cancer Nurse: a qualitative study of local implementation in Runcorn

Perry, Catherine
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Thurston, Miranda
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2006-08
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The Calman-Hine Report drew attention to the central place of primary care, as well as its interface with secondary care, in the overall management of patients with a diagnosis of cancer. This point was subsequently re-stated in the NHS Cancer Plan. More recently, cancer nurse leaders have been identified as playing a key role in cancer care. However, given the shift towards community-based provision for cancer and palliative care patients concerns have been expressed by some about the dearth of specialist staff available in the community to manage this care effectively. One development has been the introduction of a specialist post, the primary care cancer nurse (PCCN), based within general practice to support members of the primary health care team (PHCT) and liaise across organisational and professional boundaries.
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Perry, C., & Thurston, M. (2006). Evaluating the role of the Primary Care Cancer Nurse: a qualitative study of local implementation in Runcorn. Chester College of Higher Education, Centre for Public Health Research.
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Chester College of Higher Education, Centre for Public Health Research
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