Children's Cancer and Haematology Service Treatment Passport
Hunter New England Area Health Service
Abstract
All children, adolescents and young adults that have been off treatment for more than five years for their childhood cancer continue to attend the Late Effects Clinic at the Children’s Cancer and Haematology Service at John Hunter Children’s Hospital where they are educated and receive their Patient Treatment Passport (PTP) at their first visit.
The implementation of PTP has provided the increased number of survivors of childhood cancer with a clear and concise document containing the relevant information pertinent to their type of cancer. It also includes treatment and health surveillance recommendations for each individual that may assist with the early detection of any future potential late effects of treatment. This is all contained within the one transportable document that empowers the survivors to be actively involved in their personal health care, maintaining quality of life and independence.
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, Better Experiences for People using Health Services category.
The full entry document can be downloaded in the formats listed below:
Children's Cancer and Haematology Service Treatment Passport (Word - 93 KB)
Children's Cancer and Haematology Service Treatment Passport (pdf - 54 KB)
Download the Presentation ( pdf - 407KB) from the 2007 NSW Health Expo
Contact
QA Officer, Clinical Services
Hunter New England Area Health Service
Phone: 02 6767 7233
