Guidelines and Protocols
Purpose
To develop, harmonise, and disseminate evidence-based guidelines and protocols for head and neck cancer research and practice.
Scope of Work
- Coordinate international consensus guidelines. - Provide template protocols and Case Report Forms (CRFs) for use in trials. - Support adaptation of protocols to local contexts while ensuring harmonisation. - Monitor updates in evidence to refresh guidelines.
- Provide recommendations to the Board for endorsement of internal and external guidelines.
Membership
Multidisciplinary representation (surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, nursing, PPI representatives).
Leadership & Reporting
Chair appointed by the Board, 3-year term, renewable once by mutual agreement for two years. Reports to HNCIG CEO.
Meetings
2-3 annually or as required.
Deliverables
Consensus guidelines, updated every 3-5 years.
Review
Reviewed every three years by the Board.
Committee Members