Increasingly, people affected by cancer and the broader community are seeking to be active participants in decision-making about their health. Involving consumers leads to improved health outcomes, a more trusted health system and a more satisfied workforce.
This section is for those who want to learn more about involving consumers, and is targeted to consumers, as well as executives, service managers, clinicians, researchers and policy-makers.
This information is based on the principles of the National Framework for Consumer Involvement in Cancer Control (the framework). The framework is a pathway to help consumers and organisations create partnerships.
Learn more about:
- Consumer involvement in cancer care
- Types of consumer roles
- Getting started
- How executives, clinicians, researchers, policy-makers and service managers can include consumers.