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primary health care

A person’s main health care, which is provided by a general practitioner (GP) or a community nurse. It can include initial tests and diagnoses of disease, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management….

primary health care provider

A health professional, such as a general practitioner (GP) or community nurse, who provides the first point of contact for a person to help them with a range of health care matters….

Research snapshot – Access to Aboriginal community-controlled primary health organisations and Pap test participation Dasgupta 2021

…Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). However, better access to ACCHO primary care did not fully explain the higher participation in North Queensland. What does this mean? Improving access to primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, especially through…

Research snapshot – The risk of developing second primary cancers following a primary colorectal cancer Robertson 2022

…patients with colorectal cancer However, the expanding population of colorectal survivors face long-term health concerns, such as the increased risk of developing a second primary cancers (different to colorectal cancer). What is new? New findings suggest that patients with colorectal…

health care team

A group of health professionals who are responsible for treating the person you care for. This may also be called the multidisciplinary team.

palliative care unit

A place that provides comprehensive care for people with a limited prognosis. This includes inpatient medical care, respite care and end-of-life care for people who are unable to die at home. It may also offer day care facilities and home…

News: Everyday Health Survey seeks keys to health and happiness

…Queenslanders aged 18 and over to complete the online survey and test their everyday health.“Our Everyday Health Survey will inform the development of targeted strategies to help all Queenslanders live healthier, happier and more empowered lives,” Ms Clift said. “We…

multidisciplinary (MDT) care

…team collaborate to discuss a patient’s physical and emotional needs as well as any other factors affecting their care. The team meets to review cases and decide on different treatments and care. A palliative care team also offers multidisciplinary care….

respite care

Alternative care arrangements that allow the carer and person with cancer a short break from their usual care arrangements. Respite care can be given in the home, at hospital or in a palliative care unit….

Health Professional Cancer Network

Health professionals play a key role in cancer control through cancer prevention, early detection, cancer diagnosis and treatment, survivorship and palliative care. Cancer Council Queensland aims to reduce the incidence of cancer, to diagnose cancer early, and enhance the standard of care for people impacted by cancer by engaging with health professionals and providing access to information and educational opportunities.

As a health professional, you play a vital role in cancer control. The CCQ Health Professional Network is designed to strengthen your relationships with other health professionals working in cancer care and to keep you informed about resources and support…