Day 0 to 2
- GP or ED consultation
- Suspicion of cancer or patient meets referral criteria
- 1st level filter tests + check for obvious abnormality – if so referral to appropriate route
- GP referral to RDC via eRS – provisional appointment made / ED via WebICE
- Patient given RDC information leaflet
- Referral triaged by RDC clinical team
- If rejected advise given regarding more appropriate route
- If accepted appointment confirmed with patient
- Telephone triage with patient prior to clinic
- Results / symptoms reviewed and decision made re. additional testing / imaging and requests submitted as appropriate
Day 2 to 10
- All existing test and imaging results reviewed
- Patient attends RDC clinic
- Full clinical history / examination takes place
- 2nd level filter tests as appropriate
Day 10 to 15
- Patient discussed at weekly RDC MDT
- Treatment / referral / further tests / plan discussed and agreed
- If indicated urgent referral to other 2ww pathway arranged
- Patient advised of outcome / plan
Day 28
- Ensure patient is formally communicated to advise of cancer / non-cancer diagnosis – FDS date recorded
- Patient communicated with throughout journey
Day n+
- Patient confirmed for discharge from RDC pathway with one of following:
- Site specific cancer – refer to 62day pathway
- Significant illness – refer to appropriate specialty
- No evidence of cancer – discharge to GP
- Patient communicated with throughout journey