3.4.1 Key considerations beyond treatment recommendations

A number of factors should be considered at this stage:

  • the patient’s overall condition, life expectancy, personal preferences and decision-making capacity
  • discussing the multidisciplinary team approach to care with the patient
  • appropriate and timely referral to an MDM
  • pregnancy and fertility (if applicable)
  • support with travel and accommodation
  • teleconferencing or videoconferencing as