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.