Table 5 Summary of suggestions for guidance and accompanying resources
From: Experience of primary dental care teams in managing the oral health of oncology patients
Suggestions for topics to include in guidance |
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Clear oral health messages and advice for dental and medical teams |
Summary of oncology treatments and drugs and associated side effects |
Dos and don’ts for dental examination and treatment |
Treatment planning advice |
Suggestions for Accompanying Resources |
Patient information |
Oncology ‘passport’ proforma which would contain the patient’s diagnosis, treatment and contact details for oncology team and used to aid communication |
Photographs of side effects to look out for |
List of advice DPs should provide to a patient pre-cancer treatment |
Signposting to further support for patients (e.g. mental health advice) and further support for DPs (who and when to contact for advice) |