GPs are ignoring ‘red flag’ signs of cancer, study finds

GPs are ignoring ‘red flag’ signs of cancer, study finds GPs are failing to urgently refer patients with “red flag” signs of suspected cancer to a specialist, research suggests.

Six out of 10 patients in England with key symptoms indicating possible cancer did not receive an urgent referral for specialist assessment within two weeks, as recommended in clinical guidelines, according to a new study. The Guardian

See also: 

• Concordance with urgent referral guidelines in patients presenting with any of six ‘alarm’ features of possible cancer: a retrospective cohort study using linked primary care records (open access) BMJ Quality and Safety