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Holistic Needs Assessment for people with cancer
A practical guide for healthcare professionals
29 March 2011
A practical guide for healthcare professionals responsible for undertaking holistic needs assessment has recently been published by NCAT.
The guide provides practical advice including examples of assessment tools and case studies to assist local teams with implementing HNA in day-to-day practice. It covers topics such as:
- Getting started
- Skills and knowledge to undertake holistic needs assessment
- Tools to support the assessment process
- The assessment conversation
- Preparing for an assessment
- The care plan
- Sharing assessment information
- How your team or service can show they are being effective
Download this guide from the National Cancer Action Team website
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