Melanoma optimal care pathway

The SMICS team with support from our co-clinical director, A/Prof Andrew Hayden, is working in partnership with public health services in our catchment to implement local responses to the recommendations from the Melanoma Optimal Care Summit.

• An agreed common approach across the catchment for follow-up care for melanoma patients based on their stage at diagnosis to improve care coordination.
• Providing information to patients regarding follow-up care and surveillance after treatment, including feeding back this information to GPs.
• Providing a consistent handout for patients on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy to inform patients about the procedure, risks and benefits.