EP-609 Doctor-led Straight to Test Service: Streamlining the Colorectal 2ww referral pathway
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Abstract Aims Since its introduction in 2000, the Two-week wait referral pathway (2ww) has become entrenched NHS practice to fast-track investigation, diagnosis and management of suspected cancer. Straight-to-test (STT) routes further expedite this process: staff screen referrals offer a diagnostic test within 2 weeks where appropriate. Our Trust provided doctor-led STT service for Colorectal Department since January 2021. We hypothesize that physician-led strict scrutiny proformas, with incomplete forms being returned GPs, led improved compliance process. Methods A prospectively maintained database consisting 2ww from primary care was analysed over 12-month period (January 2021- December 2021). Agreed key criteria required make an decision were identified as ‘complete’ or ‘incomplete’. Incomplete request complete information (usually median weeks). Results There 1112 during January-April 2021, 1140 May-August 2021 1158 September-December The proportion containing datasets fell 28% (January-April 2021) 17% latter two 4-monthly time intervals. Conclusions data is promising- reduced our triage service. These figures may reflect positive change practises local GPs. Submission improves communication between secondary care, enabling doctors timely informed decisions about pathways.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Surgery
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1365-2168', '0007-1323']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znac245.157