1. Cancer Nurse Coordinator Resource: MCH Perspective
Barry Keane
Nurse Director RCTS

2. From a cancer treatment centre DHB what does this mean?
‘Wrap around care’ for patients
Local and regional responsibility
Existing clinical nurse specialist roles
Solution lies with increased collaboration
How will we know when we are getting there?

3. Specific CNS Gaps identified
Lung cancer?
Upper gastrointestinal cancer?
Gynecological cancer?
Head and neck cancer?
What are the regional implications for such roles?

4. Strategy for progress Address gaps – Tumours stream roles
Strengthen the systems – process mapping
Promote a regional ‘CNS Team’ approach – both tumour specific and generic
Integrate other roles eg Maori Navigators, primary care roles.
A lot of this is about good communication