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Editorial
. 2020 Jul;45(4):437-444.
doi: 10.1111/coa.13508. Epub 2020 Feb 6.

Patient advocacy in head and neck cancer: Realities, challenges and the role of the multi-disciplinary team

Camilla Dawson  1 , Justin Roe  2   3   4 , Heather Starmer  5 , Grainne Brady  6 , Rebecca Nund  7 , Margaret Coffey  8 , Roganie Govender  9 , Jo M Patterson  10 , Paul Nankivell  1 , Annie Topping  11 , Neil Sharma  1 , Sat Parmar  1 , Chris Elkington  12 , Malcolm Merrit  12 , David Stanbury  12 , Paul Pracy  1
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Editorial

Patient advocacy in head and neck cancer: Realities, challenges and the role of the multi-disciplinary team

Camilla Dawson et al. Clin Otolaryngol. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

This paper explores the concept of advocacy in head and neck cancer. We define inherent challenges in the development and success of advocacy within this context and offer ways to embed it within clinical practice. We outline what advocacy is, ways in which it may benefit people with head and neck cancer and the engagement required from healthcare professionals to facilitate advocacy to improve outcomes.

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