All.Can Patient Survey

This glossary provides definitions of terms used throughout this report. These may be accepted definitions (referenced as appropriate), or All.Can’s internal definitions of terms used in relation to the patient survey. Where text is coloured light blue in the report , it indicates that these terms are explained in the glossary. * Active treatment Any range of treatments intended to control or cure cancer (e.g. surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or immunotherapy), as opposed to treatments patients may receive in addition to relieve symptoms or side effects of treatment (e.g. pain medication). 1 Allied health professionals Health professionals other than those working in medicine, nursing or pharmacy who are involved with the delivery of health or related services. This includes, among others, dietitians, nutritionists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. 2 Caregivers ‘Any relatives, friends, or partners who have a significant relationship with and provide assistance (i.e. physical, emotional, medical) to a patient with a life-threatening, incurable illness.’ 3 Inefficiency The allocation of resources to anything that does not focus on what matters to patients. Integrated care Care that is ‘person-centred, coordinated, and tailored to the needs and preferences of the individual, their caregivers and family. It means moving away from episodic care to a more holistic approach to health, care and support needs, that puts the needs and experience of people at the centre of how services are organised and delivered.’ 4 Glossary of terms 05 Patient insights on cancer care: opportunities for improving efficiency * Terms relating specifically to All.Can or the reporting of survey findings, such as ‘inefficiency’ and ‘respondents’, are not highlighted in light blue throughout the report.