The ASCO Templates, specifically the Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Care Plan Templates, are a set of downloadable forms (primarily Microsoft Word .docx files) provided by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to improve documentation and communication in cancer care. They are not a traditional commercial software product but a resource for practitioners and patients.
Product Overview and Key Benefits: The templates are designed to provide a straightforward, standardized record of a patient’s treatment plan and recommended follow-up care, facilitating communication between the oncology team, the patient, and other healthcare providers, such as the Primary Care Provider (PCP), especially after the patient transitions to survivorship care. They address the need for clear documentation of chemotherapy administration and treatment summaries, which has been highlighted in various cancer care quality initiatives.
Main Features and Capabilities:
- Cancer Treatment Plan: A form intended to be completed at the time of diagnosis, outlining the patient's cancer type/stage, planned treatments (medication doses, surgeries), and potential side effects.
- Survivorship Care Plan: A form completed after treatment, which includes a Cancer Treatment Summary (detailing completed treatments and dates) and a follow-up care plan (checkups, tests, potential long-term effects, and healthy living suggestions).
- Disease-Specific Templates: Available for various cancer types, including Breast, Colorectal, Lung, Prostate, and Lymphoma, as well as a generic template.
- Multilingual Support: Forms are available in both English and Spanish.
- Free Use: Patients and practitioners may use and incorporate the templates into their workflow and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems without seeking permission for non-commercial use.
Target Users and Use Cases:
- Target Users: Medical Oncologists, Oncology Care Teams, Primary Care Providers, and Cancer Patients/Survivors.
- Use Cases: Documenting initial treatment plans, creating comprehensive treatment summaries, improving care coordination during transitions of care, and providing patients with a personal record of their cancer journey.