Melanoma in Gippsland 'Using data to drive service development'

Melanoma in Gippsland ‘Using data to drive service development’

This study demonstrates that there is variation in health data being captured in primary versus tertiary care settings and collaboration between organisations helps data teams to take a systems-thinking approach and assists decision makers in service planning. Despite these variations, this study confirms that there is significant leakage of Gippsland Melanoma patients seeking diagnostic and surgical treatment outside of Gippsland which could be provided locally.
A larger research project is now planned utilising this information to establish melanoma referral pathways, models of care and services to develop best pathways for diagnoses and procedures to localise diagnostic and surgical care for Gippsland melanoma patients. Furthermore, by establishing a collaborative partnership between GRICS and Gippsland PHN, there is an increased interest for partnership on future projects.