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Clinical Network news
Find out about what the Clinical Network have been up to over the last few months.
Clinical Network highlights in 2016
Our Clinical Network members who volunteer their valuable time and expertise, are vital to how we affect change. They support our work through contributions to submissions, advisory groups, research projects, event planning and presentations. Our members also provide expert advice to the Cancer Council by reviewing our cancer resources and through media commentary. We have summarised the highlights of Clinical Network activity for 2016.
Clinical Network news
Find out about what the Clinical Network have been up to over the last few months.
Clinical Network news
Find out about what the Clinical Network have been up to over the last few months.
Access to Medicinal Cannabis Act 2016 - Key information for cancer clinicians
The Access to Medicinal Cannabis Act 2016 (the Act) establishes a system for the regulation, manufacture, supply, prescription and administration of medicinal cannabis in Victoria. The Victorian Government is taking a phased approach to implementation of the medicinal cannabis scheme. Read a fact sheet which summarises the Act.
Clinical Network news
Find out about what the Clinical Network have been up to over the last few months.
Discussing death and dying: Advance care planning
The Discussing death and dying advance care planning event - a collaboration between Cancer Council's Clinical Network and the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer.
How the law impacts on cancer care and the responsibilities of cancer clinicians
A range of legal frameworks impact on the delivery of cancer care in Victoria. A lively multi-disciplinary medical and legal panel discussed the complexities at an educational event for health and legal professionals.
2016-17 State Budget Summary
It's Budget time again and today we welcome the Victorian Government's commitment to improving cancer survival rates through investment in clinical research and health infrastructure.
The latest news from the Clinical Network
2016 is well underway and has been a busy time for the Clinical Network. Over the last few months we have made some changes to our structure and have been working on a number of significant initiatives that affect cancer care. Read on to find out that's been happening.
Clinical Network highlights in 2015
The Clinical Network has had a busy year in 2015 and we would like to thank our members for your support and commitment. Read on for an overview of our highlights.
Law and cancer: research and implications for clinical practice
The Clinical Network in collaboration with the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer recently held a Symposium on the complexities related to the law and cancer care.
Webinar: Alternative Therapies in cancer care - regulation and risk
Many health professionals express concerns about alternative therapies offered to their patients by unregistered health practitioners. This free webinar aimed to support health professionals who want to know what action they can take when they’re concerned about alternative therapies offered to their patients
Victorian Cancer Trials Link App now available
Victorian Cancer Trials Link App is now available from the iTunes App store and Google Play. This app is specifically designed for clinicians and encompasses all tumour streams and has a variety of optional filters for clinicians to find suitable trials, including a molecular target filter. Additionally you’re able to register to receive notifications of new trials in your tumour stream area of interest.
Webinar: Advance care planning for health professionals
This webinar on Advanced Care Planning for health professionals aims to provide information about the law relating to advance care planning, including the rights and responsibilities of substitute decision-makers, Refusal of Treatment certificates, and the legal status of advance care directives. It is also an opportunity to gain practical strategies to assist with starting the discussion about advance care planning with your patients.
