PMID: 16517416Mar 7, 2006Paper

Rectal cancer Information dedicated to cancer patients and relatives

Bulletin du cancer
Pierre SenesseFrench Oncology Federation of General Hospitals

Abstract

In response to the evolution of the information-seeking behaviour of patients and concerns from health professionals regarding cancer patient information, the French National Federation of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (FNCLCC) introduced, in 1998, an information and education program dedicated to patients and relatives, the SOR SAVOIR PATIENT program. The methodology of this program adheres to established quality criteria regarding the elaboration of patient information. Cancer patient information, developed in this program, is based on clinical practice guidelines produced by the FNCLCC and the twenty French regional cancer centres, the National League against Cancer, The National Cancer Institute, the French Hospital Federation, the National Oncology Federation of Regional and University Hospitals, the French Oncology Federation of General Hospitals, many learned societies, as well as an active participation of patients, former patients and caregivers. The handbook SOR SAVOIR PATIENT Understanding rectal cancer is an adapted version of the clinical practice guidelines (CPG) Standards, Options and Recommendations for rectal cancer. It is meant to provide a basis for the explanation of the disease and treatments and to facilita...Continue Reading

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