Key recommendations | |
1 | Screening days for Aboriginal women, staffed by Aboriginal women |
2 | An Aboriginal health worker present at screening van for agreed periods of time (outside of screening days) |
3 | Provide transport to and from screening van |
4 | Community spokespeople promoting screening and extra support offered for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care |
5 | Directory booklets for women who are receiving treatment |
6 | Directory booklets for health services in order to ensure they are equipped with up to date information for women |
7 | Culturally appropriate area in local oncology department to increase comfort for Aboriginal patients |
8 | GP management plans prior to treatment |
9 | Follow-up care plans post-treatment |
10 | Follow-up phone call/visit from an Aboriginal health worker to check in and work through options |
11 | Local Aboriginal cancer support group formed |
GP, General Practitioner.