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Patient advocacy in head and neck cancer: Realities, challenges and the role of the multi‐disciplinary team
Author(s) -
Dawson Camilla,
Roe Justin,
Starmer Heather,
Brady Grainne,
Nund Rebecca,
Coffey Margaret,
Govender Roganie,
Patterson Jo M.,
Nankivell Paul,
Topping Annie,
Sharma Neil,
Parmar Sat,
Elkington Chris,
Merrit Malcolm,
Stanbury David,
Pracy Paul
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical otolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.914
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1749-4486
pISSN - 1749-4478
DOI - 10.1111/coa.13508
Subject(s) - medicine , head and neck cancer , context (archaeology) , head and neck , discipline , health professionals , patient advocacy , public relations , nursing , health care , medline , cancer , surgery , political science , paleontology , law , biology
Abstract This paper explores the concept of advocacy in head and neck cancer. We define inherent challenges in the development and success of advocacy within this context and offer ways to embed it within clinical practice. We outline what advocacy is, ways in which it may benefit people with head and neck cancer and the engagement required from healthcare professionals to facilitate advocacy to improve outcomes.