Present status and future perspectives of the regional referral clinical pathway of cancer in Kumamoto
Sakai, K.; Morikita, T.; Wada, N.; Yoshida, M.; Katabuchi, S.; Kishi, H.; Hamaguchi, H.; Sasaki, J.; Katabuchi, H.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer and ChemoTherapy 38(4): 621-625
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0385-0684 PMID: 21498991 Document Number: 655502
Preparation of a system of community cooperation clinical pathway is called for by The Basic Act on Anti-Cancer Measures and The Basic Plans for National Cancer Strategy. Designated cancer care hospitals should play a very important role in constructing a local communication system among hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. In order to cooperate for seamless care of cancer, a notebook for patients with cancer has been made in Kumamoto by launching the Kumamoto Prefecture Regional Cooperation Conference of cancer management with the assistance of Kumamoto Prefectural government and the designated cancer care hospitals. This notebook consists of case information, treatment history, treatment goals, time schedule for cancer treatment, harmful phenomena due to cancer chemotherapy and counterplans for such side effects. This notebook will serve to improve comprehension and the attitude not only of patients, but also of co-medicals to cancer status and treatment. A physician approach and medical system are needed so that each patient can receive cooperative cancer treatment and care between hospitals and clinics.