GPs are ‘slower on cancer tests’
The survey found a relationship between the readiness of the doctor to investigate or refer for suspected cancer and cancer survival GPs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are less likely to immediately refer people with possible cancer for tests or to a specialist than those in comparable countries, according to a survey. Cancer survival is also higher in the likes of Australia, Canada and Sweden because of delays in referrals in the UK, the results of the international survey published in the BMJ Open show.
The survey found a relationship between the readiness of the doctor to investigate or refer for suspected cancer and cancer survival GPs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are less likely to immediately refer people with possible cancer for tests or to a specialist than those in comparable countries, according to a survey. Cancer survival is also higher in the likes of Australia, Canada and Sweden because of delays in referrals in the UK, the results of the international survey published in the BMJ Open show.
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