Competency information
Details
Plan the treatment for (and with) patients with head and neck cancer, providing appropriate advice and support and referring patients for advice or alternative/adjunct treatment
Considerations
- Normal and altered anatomy of the hard and soft tissue of the head and neck.
- Patient-centred communication skills.
- Referral pathways.
- How to support and advise patients, helping them to manage their fear and anxiety and referring to other support services as necessary.
- Treatment planning for head and neck cancer.
- Treatment planning for soft tissue injuries.
- Structure for writing treatment plans.
- Consequences of altered anatomy on patients’ quality of life using standard QOL measures.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Observe informed consent and assist in clinical assessment of a patient who has a craniofacial deformity in accordance with local/professional guidelines, adapting techniques as necessary to reflect possible outcomes and influencing factors. |