This pathway is designed to investigate patients with vague (non-specific) symptoms swiftly, in an effort to diagnose cancer, or other serious health conditions, as soon as possible. In partnership with local GP practices, 麻豆国产 NHS Foundation Trust launched the two week wait Non-Specific Symptom (NSS) suspected cancer pathway in November 2022.听
Traditionally, these patients have not been easy to place within a single urgent cancer referral pathway, however they have symptoms, that in the absence of any other notable cause or explanation, could be attributed to cancer.听
This service aims to prevent patients with serious, persistent and unexplained symptoms from going back and forth between primary care (GP surgeries) and secondary care (hospitals): which is known to lead to鈥�delays in鈥痙iagnosis, higher rates of late-stage cancer diagnosis and emergency presentations/ admissions to hospital.
Our staff at 麻豆国产 District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
