Acute Oncology support
As the number of people with cancer continues to rise, more and more patients are being admitted to general hospitals with cancer-related emergencies.
But without an acute on-site oncologist, it can be hard for teams to feel confident that they’re providing the best care. We’ve designed a remote, consultant-led oncology service to help you fill that gap.
Why you might need us
Cancer cases are increasingly complex, and treatments are always evolving that influence prognosis for patients, which makes it hard for generalist staff to stay up to date. So when patients are admitted to your A&E department with a side effect of cancer treatment, or a cancer-related emergency, it’s very challenging for your team to take the right action.
What we offer
Our remote support model gives you Monday - Friday access to a team of consultants who specialise in acute oncology, backed up by a quality-assured governance process. It’s a flexible package which allows your team to refer up to five acute oncology patients per session via a video consultation, and get the advice and reassurance they need to make confident decisions.
What you will get from us
Partnering with us for your acute oncology care will provide:
Rapid access to specialist consultants with up-to-date oncology knowledge
Consistent advice and reassurance for your team about the best action to take to expedite discharge and save bed days
Better outcomes for patients, leading to fewer admissions to IP wards
A choice of flexible funding models to suit your specific requirements
Regular governance from our Quality Assurance Committee
Who’s on the team?
We’ve brought together a team of acute oncology specialists with many years of experience, backed up with in-depth knowledge of the latest developments in their field.
Every cancer patient who admits with an emergency complication should have access to an Acute Oncology consultant review within 24 hours of referral