Document Type

Evidence Brief

Publication Date

4-2011

Sponsor

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) Alternative Funding Plan (AFP) Innovation Fund

Abstract

An assessment of what is known about problems related to enhancing patient transitions from treatment in a regional cancer centre to survivorship, options for addressing these problems, and key implementation considerations. The evidence brief was an input to a stakeholder dialogue on the topic of enhancing patient transitions from treatment in a regional cancer centre to survivorship in the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant community.