What the NHS can learn from the European country that boosted cancer survival rates
Summary
The article discusses how Denmark improved its cancer survival rates with significant investments and thoughtful changes in healthcare. The UK is looking to adopt some of Denmark's strategies as part of its upcoming cancer care plan. Denmark's efforts have included purchasing advanced medical equipment and making smaller changes to improve the hospital environment.Key Facts
- Denmark improved its cancer survival rates significantly by investing in healthcare.
- In the late 1990s, Denmark and the UK had similar low cancer survival rates.
- By 2014, Denmark's five-year survival rate for rectal cancer increased to 69%.
- Denmark focused on buying advanced medical equipment, like CT scanners.
- Denmark has about 30 CT scanners per million people, compared to the UK's 8.8.
- Denmark also invested in improving the hospital environment with art and design.
- The UK plans to incorporate Denmark’s methods into its cancer care plan.
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