Cancer World Newsletter - How bad news can be good news for cancer services Print
Doctors are often reluctant to voice concerns in public about standards of cancer care, for
fear of worrying patients. But we know that many patients are being let down by wide variations
in the quality of cancer services from one hospital to the next, and between different regions
and countries. This Spotlight article reports on discussion at a journalists training course
conducted by ESO in conjunction with the European Broadcasting Union, about how critical
journalism can help pull up standards of care. 

What do you think? 

  • Does media criticism of the quality of cancer services risk demoralising patients?
  • Is public awareness of shortcomings in care essential to drive improvements?
  • Should the medical profession be more open about disparities in cancer outcomes?
You can read the article here. Press the comment button at the end and share your views.