3.4.4 Communication with the general practitioner
The lead clinician should:
- ensure regular and timely (within a week) communication with the person’s general practitioner regarding the treatment plan and recommendations from multidisciplinary team meetings
- notify the general practitioner and family/carer if the person does not attend clinic appointments
- gather information from the general practitioner including their perspective on the person (psychological issues, social issues and comorbidities) and locally available support services
- help develop a chronic disease and mental healthcare plan as required
- discuss shared care arrangements (with general practitioners and/or regional cancer specialists)
- invite the general practitioner to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (consider using video- or teleconferencing).