Nutrition Group

eviQ provides protocols and guidelines for Indication for Genetic Testing and the Management of Familiar Cancer Syndromes

This document outlines the position of COSA on the role of health professionals and health services in recognising and treating patients with cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia, with a focus on practice tips to support implementation of optimal management. It is intended for use by clinicians and health services to advocate for the resources and services required to support optimal management of cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia.

Malnutrition and muscle loss also occur in adolescents and young adults with cancer; however, this document is intended to address the management of these conditions in adults.

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The Australian Digital Health in Cancer Care Roadmap (published November 2019)
This Roadmap is intended to identify priorities for the development, implementation and use of digital health technologies in cancer care in Australia so that health systems can respond to priority needs identified that reflect best evidence and consumer and other stakeholder input. The Roadmap has been endorsed by COSA and other organisations listed on page 2.

Standard for Informed Financial Consent (published 2019, reviewed April 2020)
The Standard for Informed Financial Consent guides health professionals and practices to discuss the risks and benefits of treatment to include cost. The Standard was developed by Breast Cancer Network Australia, Cancer Council Australia, CanTeen and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia as a key component of delivering quality care. COSA along with other organisations listed on page 11 endorse the Standard for Informed Financial Consent.