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Reforming multidisciplinary team pathways for urology and prostate cancer
A partnership between Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Johnson & Johnson to address capacity and service delivery challenges in urology and prostate cancer through multidisciplinary team (MDT) reform.
Partner: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Partner: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Project detail
The challenge
Across Greater Manchester, inefficiencies in urology and prostate cancer MDT processes were contributing to diagnostic delays, growing backlogs and variation in access to care.
Performance against the National Faster Diagnosis Standard of 28 days was inconsistent. This was placing pressure on the 62-day referral to treatment pathway.
Performance against the National Faster Diagnosis Standard of 28 days was inconsistent. This was placing pressure on the 62-day referral to treatment pathway.
Our shared goal
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and J&J set out to review and reform MDT working across the region to improve efficiency, reduce variation and support earlier diagnosis.
What we did
Using a recognised service mapping and MDT redesign approach, the partnership reviewed current MDT structures, decision making processes and anticipated demand.
Alternative MDT configurations were explored to better align capacity with patient need.
Alternative MDT configurations were explored to better align capacity with patient need.
The impact
The work will support implementation of a more coordinated MDT model, helping to
- Speed up diagnosis
- Release clinical capaicty
- Improve treatment standards
- Release downstream pressure
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We are proud to have partnered with the NHS since its inception and are committed to working collaboratively to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference. If you are interested in accelerating innovation or transforming the patient experience in partnership with J&J then please get in touch.
