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To provide, monitor and evaluate a high-quality breast service
for all women;
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To integrate all areas of the service, for example breast screening
and management of symptomatic patients;
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To provide adequate information for all patients;
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To determine the training and continuing educational needs
of all healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of
care, and to provide a positive learning environment;
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To deliver a level of care that conforms to agreed standards
and reflects national guidelines;
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To audit and measure outcomes;
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To participate in clinical trials.
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Health promotion: breast awareness as a result of education,
publicity campaigns and the NHS Breast Screening Programme;
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Clinical assessment by a general practitioner;
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Referral to the Symptomatic Breast Clinic;
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Referral from the Breast Screening Assessment Clinic;
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Referral to the Familial Breast Cancer Clinic;
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Hospital treatment, including surgery and adjuvant therapy;
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Post-treatment follow-up and continuing care.
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