The lead clinician should ensure regular, timely, two-way communication with the general practitioner about:

• the patient’s progress
• the follow-up care plan
• potential late effects
• supportive and palliative care requirements
• any shared care arrangements
• clarification of various roles in patient care
• a process for rapid re-entry to medical services for patients with suspected recurrence or if there are other concerns.

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Refer to Principle 6 ‘Communication’ for communication skills training programs and resources.