Millions of cancer patients will benefit from a faster diagnosis, as their analog NHS recordings are collected in a new digital platform. Cancer 360, a new tool, will soon be introduced to collect patient data into a central system, allowing clinicians to prioritize those in need and see patients faster.<\/p>\n
The \u00a326 billion technology upgrade will benefit millions of patients over the next five to ten years by transferring existing analog systems and the data they hold into a digital format. This means that employees will no longer have to collect important information about cancer patients from different spreadsheets, emails, and records.<\/p>\n
The new technology will "shorten waiting times and save lives," according to the Technology Secretary. The current "archaic pen-and-paper systems" can lead to important dates being missed, which "could put lives in danger." The new system aims to deliver a plan for change and improve patient care.<\/p>\n
Trusts are not required to use the tool, but every cancer treatment goal, including the 85% of patients who start treatment within 62 days of referral, can be asked to check whether this could help. The system will help reduce delays in treatment and increase survival rates.<\/p>\n
Cancer 360 gives clinicians a "comprehensive view of patient pathways" and will lead to "meaningful improvements in both treatment times and patient experience" nationwide. The technology has already helped one of the trusts where it was piloted to meet the faster diagnostic standard, with three-quarters of patients receiving a diagnosis or cancer-like judgment within 28 days of referral.<\/p>\n
Healthcare professionals have praised the new system, saying it has helped them to "safely navigate our patients through their cancer journey." The system has shortened the administrative time of the cancer team, improved performance, team spirit, and most importantly, the patient experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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