Cancer Guidelines
April 2012 marks the beginning of the Partnership’s second five-year mandate and the next phase of implementing Canada’s national cancer strategy. The priorities and initiatives for the next five years are outlined in our 2012-2017 strategic plan, Sustaining Action Toward a Shared Vision. Our website will soon be updated to reflect the activities supporting the strategic plan. The information below reflects the priorities and accomplishments of our work between 2007 and 2012.
Leveraging action to improve outcomes
Clinical guidelines in cancer are compilations of the best-available evidence on specific care options. In patient care, guidelines provide the basis for consistent, high-quality care that will lead to the best possible patient outcomes. Guidelines also spur improvements in system quality by informing program design and investment.
The Partnership is working with organizations across the cancer control community to champion evidence-based practice and to enhance the development, implementation and optimal use of guidelines.
Initiatives
The Partnership is leading three initiatives to promote shared knowledge about cancer guidelines and to develop educational resources for professionals who are producing guidelines.
