
TWO WEEK REFERRAL SERVICES – LUNG
Indications for an urgent referral for a suspected new malignancy are (see NICE Guidance link)
Chest X-ray
- Suggestive of lung cancer
- Unilateral pleural effusion
- Non-resolving consolidation
Normal chest X-Ray with high suspicion of lung cancer/ mesothelioma
Unexplained haemoptysis (> 40 years)
Pre-investigations required of G.P: Chest x-ray, U&E’s within 3 months
Please provide the patient a Cancer Research UK Information Sheet – follow link
Two Week Wait referrals should now be processed through the NHS eReferral Service (previously known as Choose & Book)
Please see copy of new referral form below – follow referral link on right
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