All GPs are reminded that when referring a patient on the Urology 2WW pathway that the requirement is for an MRI request form, clearly marked “2WW”, to accompany all 2ww referrals forms. There is no need to undertake the MRI and wait for the results before referral.
Bloods are also required across all tumour groups - if none have been undertaken already in the last 3 months, please utilise the urgent blood referral route via NELFT by emailing nem-tr.urgentbloodappointment@nhs.net. Please can you include full patient name, date of birth, telephone number and preferred location when emailing to book a blood test and we ask that duplicate emails are not sent to the provider as this creates longer waiting times.
All GPs are asked to remind patients being referred on a Breast 2ww pathway to allow 3-5 hours for their appointment to enable an assessment, diagnostic tests and results to be provided on the day.
Please can GPs encourage patients to attend their appointments at the hospital and where appropriate they will be asked to have a swab and self-isolate for three days.
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