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- A non-specific symptomatic referral route diagnoses a broad range of less common cancers, and can support primary care case management for patients with symptoms of possible cancer that do not qualify for a site-specific urgent referral.
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Mar 26, 2020 · Patients who present with non-specific symptoms (or combinations of non-specific symptoms) that can indicate several different cancers currently don’t have an established effective referral pathway.
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Jun 4, 2021 · A non-specific symptomatic referral route diagnoses a broad range of less common cancers, and can support primary care case management for patients with symptoms of possible cancer that...
The challenge facing primary care in diagnosing less common cancers presenting with non-specific symptoms is well documented. As an urgent referral pathway for non-specific symptoms, the MDC diagnosed a higher proportion of less common cancers than common cancers (n = 218 versus n = 155).
- Dave Chapman, Veronique Poirier, Karen Fitzgerald, Brian D. Nicholson, William Hamilton
- 2021
Why have I been referred to a non-specific symptoms pathway? You may have been referred to a NSS pathway via one of these routes: GP appointment, A&E or an acute medical unit. A clinician has referred you to the NSS pathway because you have symptoms that may need further investigation. These symptoms are not specific of the common cancer and may
Oct 28, 2021 · A non-specific symptomatic referral route diagnoses a broad range of less common cancers, and can support primary care case management for patients with symptoms of possible cancer that do not qualify for a site-specific urgent referral.
- Dave Chapman, Veronique Poirier, Karen Fitzgerald, Brian D. Nicholson, William Hamilton
- 2021
Apr 27, 2023 · When it comes to diagnosing and treating non-specific symptoms (NSS) in cancer patients, a holistic approach is essential. However, the implementation of non-specific symptom pathways and national policies promoting holistic care can vary greatly among healthcare providers.
May 23, 2022 · Non-specific symptoms are common and often sign of a non-serious disease. Because of this, patients with non-specific symptoms of cancer (NSSC) present a challenge for general practitioners (GP). Studies describing characteristics of patients with NSSC have been done after fast-track pathways were created to diagnose and treat patients with NSSC.
