These tools help healthcare providers monitor and manage their patients’ symptoms more effectively, regardless of where they are in their cancer journey.

Edmonton Symptom Assessment (ESAS)

This valid and reliable assessment tool assists in the assessment of nine common symptoms experienced by cancer patients. This is a slightly modified version of the original tool developed by the Regional Palliative Care Program, Capital Health in Edmonton, Alberta.

• ESAS - Edmonton Symptom Assessment System - Tool
• ESAS - Edmonton Symptom Assessment System - Description
• Évaluation de symptômes de Edmonton: Échelle numérique
• Instructions à l’intention des patients Échelle d’évaluation des symptômes d’Edmonton EESE

Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)

Developed by Victoria Hospice Society, British Columbia, this valid and reliable tool guides the assessment of a patient’s functional performance.

• PPS - Palliative Performance Scale - Tool
• PPS - Palliative Performance Scale - Description

Collaborative Care Plans

Developed and used by interdisciplinary teams to improve the quality and efficiency of care for specific groups of patients.

• Collaborative Care Plan - Stable
• Collaborative Care Plan - Transitional
• Collaborative Care Plan - End of Life
• Collaborative Care Plan - Condensed Version