National cancer plan released: Primary care takes key role in vision for new system

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National cancer plan released: Primary care takes key role in vision for new system

John McMenamin
Cancer representative for the RNZCGP John McMenamin says GPs can expect new tools and better referral pathways for patients where cancer is suspected or present

On Sunday 1 September prime minister Jacinda Ardern and health minister David Clark released the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019–2029 with a commitment to equity of survival outcomes by 2030. A key new organisation, the Cancer Control Agency, answerable to the minister, will be in place and operating by 1 December

We know primary care is already under pressure. It will need careful planning to ensure we are able to implement ideas in the plan Whanganui GP J