End of Treatment Summary
The end of treatmentsummary is a document produced by the Doctor or Clinical Nurse Specialist at the end of initial treatment for cancer, it is shared with the patient and their GP.
The patient also receives a copy to improve their understanding and to know if there is anything to look out for during their recovery.
The end of treatment summary:
- describes the treatment that that person has received
- describes the possible / potential side effects
- describes the signs and symptoms of recurrence,
- informs the GP Cancer Care Review and Summary Care Record
- ensures that the GP database is up to date.
The pupose of an end of treatment summary is to help:
- the patient improve their understanding of their condition
- to provide a summary to share with other professionals and those of their choice.
- enable greater self management of care and
- provide the patient with the tools to know who to contact, when and for what.
The end of treatment summary aims to inform the GP and other primary care professionals of actions that need to be taken and who to contact with any questions or concerns. It also provides the GP with an up-to-date and clear understanding of the patient’s treatment.
