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How the SACT passport could benefit children's cancer services
Standardised training helps nurses administer systemic anti-cancer therapy for children and young people across trusts, benefiting patients and healthcare staff
Standardised training helps nurses administer systemic anti-cancer therapy for children and young people across trusts, benefiting patients and healthcare staff
A new education and training tool has been introduced for nurses who administer systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in children and young people cancer services.
The so-called SACT passport for children and young people cancer services follows on from the adult services version, introduced six years ago, and aims to standardise training, education and practice across trusts. It could have benefits for patients and nurses alike.
What is the background to the new systemic anti-cancer therapy passport for children and young people?