A Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) is a CARE CONTACT. 

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, a Holistic Needs Assessment is the process of gathering and discussing information with the PATIENT and/or Carer/supporter in order to develop an understanding of what the person living with and beyond cancer knows, understands and needs.

The Holistic Needs Assessment:

• Identifies people who need help
• Provides an opportunity for the person to think through their needs and, together with their healthcare professional, to make a plan about how to best meet these
• Helps people to self manage their condition
• Helps teams to target support and care efforts and work more efficiently by making appropriate and informed decisions.

For further information on Holistic Needs Assessments, see the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative website.

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
shortname	HNA
plural	Holistic Needs Assessments