8 MAY 2024IN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONHow do you foresee ongoing changes in services for oncology shaping the landscape of challenges you face in satisfying your business requirements?The ongoing changes and innovations in oncology are a challenge to any organisation. The London Clinic is continually adapting its approach to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care with options to meet their individual needs. This requires ongoing investment and agile working. We at the London Clinic are evolving our strategies to ensure we meet future oncology challenges. Our focus includes:Technological Advancements: As new technologies emerge, such as precision medicine, gene therapy and immunotherapy, we will adapt our services to be at the forefront of the trial and align our key areas of clinical strategy to these advancements.Patient-Centric Care: We have always been focused on delivering patient-centric care. We prioritise the development of products or services that cater to the individual needs and preferences of cancer patients, and this could be provided by the London Clinic or in partnership.Partnerships: The interdisciplinary nature of oncology care requires a comprehensive service offering, and we foresee forging partnerships with other healthcare providers or organisations to deliver comprehensive solutions that provide personalised patient care.Cost Pressures: Rising healthcare costs and reimbursement challenges will impact the viability of delivering oncology care; we continue to evolve our care and ensure that we offer value-based careCompliance: Changes in regulations surrounding oncology treatments will need us to be flexible and agile to ensure compliance and adherence to standards.Data Management: With the increasing emphasis on data-driven decision-making in healthcare, we, like other organisations, face challenges related to the collection, storage, and analysis of large volumes of patient data.Are there specific challenges within oncology that you believe are not adequately met by the current range of services?COPING WITH ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS IN ONCOLOGYBy Emma Spellman, Associate Director Oncology, Diagnostics and Outpatients, The London ClinicEmma Spellman
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