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NSW ONCOLOGY GROUP (NSWOG)Generic Terms of ReferenceThe Cancer Plan states (Program 1:1) “that NSW Oncology Groups will be developed to review and adopt best practice guidelines, encourage sub-speciality training, implement clinical trials and review State-wide, national and international research”. The NSW Oncology Group will be developed by clinicians to determine best practice in NSW. The NSW Oncology Group will be comprised of cancer specific groups comprising experts in the cancer field. Terms of Reference: 1. Aims The Cancer Institute NSW will facilitate the formation and ongoing operation of NSW oncology groups to promote the following activities:
2. Participation Membership of any NSWOG is open to anyone with an interest in the cancer. Application for membership will be sent to the NSWOG Secretariat. Expressions of Interest for the Committee membership will be reviewed by the Cancer Institute NSW in consultation with the NSWOG Chair. Meetings are held quarterly and all committee members must attend each meeting either in person or by video/teleconference. 3. Oncology Group Each NSWOG is to provide expressions of interest for the Committee to consist of at least one representative from each Area Health Service with all oncology health professional disciplines represented and at least 2 consumers or community representatives. Membership is to be reviewed every 24 months. Members are to adhere to the Cancer Institute NSW’s Code of Conduct for Committees and Subcommittees 4. Office Bearers The NSWOG will elect a Chair, Deputy Chair, by secret ballot for a term of 24 months. The Chair of each NSWOG will be a member of the NSWOG Executive and attend bi-annual meetings of the Executive or elect a committee member to attend on their behalf.
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