The tool, called Cancer 360, brings cancer patients’ data into one central system, so clinicians can prioritise those most in need and see patients quicker, the DHSC said.
Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS national clinical transformation director, said: “Every cancer patient deserves swift, effective care, and our new Cancer 360 solution harnesses data to ensure exactly that. By giving clinicians a comprehensive view of patient pathways, we can identify and address delays immediately.
Ambulances outside Bath Royal United Hospital, where the Cancer 360 trial has been piloted. (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)It is understood that trusts will not have to use the tool, but those not meeting the cancer standard – including that 85 per cent of cancer patients should have started their treatment within 62 days of being referred – may be asked to consider how Cancer 360 could help them meet targets.
The technology has been piloted at Royal United Hospital Bath, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Suraiya Abdi, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, said: “(Cancer 360) enables us to have in depth conversations at our weekly meetings regarding a patient’s next step as well as allowing us to escalate queries directly to other teams for faster turnaround.
The DHSC said Cancer 360, to be rolled out soon, will benefit millions of patients in the next five to 10 years.
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