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.

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
shortname	HNA
plural	Holistic Needs Assessments