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"The support has been brilliant": experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients attending two high performing cancer services.

Emma V TaylorMarilyn LyfordMichele HollowayLorraine ParsonsToni MasonSabe SabesanSandra C Thompson
Published in: BMC health services research (2021)
This article is significant because it demonstrates that with a culturally appropriate and person-centred approach, involving patients, family members, Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, it is possible for Indigenous people to have positive experiences of cancer care in mainstream, tertiary health services. If we are to improve health outcomes for Indigenous people it is vital more cancer services and hospitals follow the lead of these two services and make a sustained and ongoing commitment to strengthening the cultural safety of their service.
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