Health Care Professionals and Researchers
Medical Services
As one of the largest cancer care centres in Pakistan, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre offers a complete range of health care services including clinical, diagnostic, out-patient, and others. more details »
Education and Training
In line with the mission statement, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres in Lahore and Peshawar are committed to providing quality education and training to healthcare professionals and thereby, alleviating the suffering of cancer patients. more details »
Research
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) is committed to perform research of highest scientific and ethical standards as reflected in our mission statement. With the guidance of the leadership, all clinical departments are actively involved in research in their respective specialties. The following three sections, housed in Abdul Hafiz Research Wing, are… more details »
Nursing Services
Professional nursing practice at SKMCH&RC is promoted through membership of the Pakistan Cancer Nursing Forum affiliated to the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care and through membership of the Asia Pacific Hospice Network. Nursing at Shaukat Khanum offers much more than the traditional image of nursing. Nurses provide care to patients receiving complex treatment… more details »
Conferences and Seminars
SKMCH&RC, Lahore is the first Hospital in Pakistan to have accreditation from AACME (American Association of Continuing Medical Education) as CME (Continuing Medical Education) provider for health care professionals since 2009. Upcoming Events: 2nd International Cytology Conference - September 21, 2019 (Abstract Submission | Faculty) 18th Shaukat Khanum Cancer Symposium - November 1-3, 2019 Previous… more details »
Quality & Patient Safety Department
Patient safety is the absence of preventable harm to a patient during the process of healthcare, while Healthcare quality refers to the degree to which patient care services increases the probability of desired outcomes and reduce the probability of undesired outcomes, given the current state of knowledge. Thus, it is the mission of Quality &… more details »
Cancer Statistics
Introduction The computerized cancer registry of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center (SKMCH&RC), Lahore, Pakistan, is a data system designed for collection, management, and analysis of detailed data on patients registered at the facility. The hospital-based cancer registry has been functioning since the inauguration of the hospital in Lahore in December 1994.… more details »