Introducing a resource to support healthcare professionals to shorten time to diagnosis, reduce variation and improve patients' experiences of care. The pathway provides information on:
• Considerations to make when taking a history.
• Possible presenting symptoms.
• Red flags for cancer.
• Conditions to consider.
• Investigations to consider.
• Referral pathways for secondary care.
• Safety netting.
This pathway has been endorsed by the RCGP, RCN and RPS.