The Royal Marsden Commissions Doctors.net.uk To Create Educational Cancer Resource For Gps

Aug. 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Doctors.net.uk – the largest and most active professional network of doctors in the UK – has been appointed by cancer centre specialist The Royal Marsden to run a six-month, online educational programme for GPs.

In addition to being able to access a wealth of cancer information online, GPs will be invited to attend free, quarterly educational events on the latest advances in cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.

Attendance at each event enables GPs to earn five Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. All the events are filmed and can also be viewed via recorded webcasts.

The Royal Marsden has two hospitals in London and Surrey, and recently opened a Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre at its London hospital, which allows for the same-day diagnosis of a number of tumour types.  With its academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research, The Royal Marsden also undertakes groundbreaking research into new cancer drug therapies and treatments.

Simon Grime, head of healthcare communications for Doctors.net.uk, said:  “GPs play a critical role in the early diagnosis and management of cancer, and it is essential that they keep abreast of the latest developments in cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.

“We have developed a highly practical, yet creative, resource that will enable GPs to access the very latest news, views and information on cancer from renowned experts in the field.”

Aliz Csaki, Marketing Manager for The Royal Marsden, said:  “As a world leading cancer specialist with two UK hospitals and a groundbreaking research programme, we have extensive resources that are invaluable to GPs.

“Through our partnership with Doctors.net.uk, we will make more GPs aware of these resources and arm them with knowledge that will really enhance their clinical practice.”