Developing a specialist clinic for monitoring, educating and supporting patients at risk of skeletal-related events
Abstract
Patients with bone metastases are at significant risk of skeletal-related events such as metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC), pathological fractures and hypercalcaemia. There is increasing evidence to support the early recognition of, and intervention for, skeletal-related events resulting from bone metastases. To enable early diagnosis and treatment, patients and families need to know what signs and symptoms to look out for and be aware that they must promptly report them if they appear. This is particularly the case of MSCC, which is an oncological and palliative care emergency. This article outlines the development of a multidisciplinary palliative care bone metastases review service in England which provides monitoring, education and support to patients with bone metastases. The service has not yet been formally audited but initial achievements and feedback are promising.
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Date
2024-03-04
Type
Article
Subject
Oncology. Pathology., Palliative care
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Citation
Smith, Sara (2024) 'Developing a specialist clinic for monitoring, educating and supporting patients at risk of skeletal-related events', Cancer Nursing Practice, 23(2), pp. 28-33
Journal / Source Title
Cancer Nursing Practice
DOI
10.7748/cnp.2023.e1843
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RCN Publishing (RCNi)