How GPs communicate the urgent suspected cancer referral pathway to patients: a qualitative study of GP–patient consultations
Clear communication about cancer in primary care is promoted in UK policy, and has an important role driving patient investigations attendance. The study highlights the need for further research on communication practices around cancer referral to improve patient understanding and experience. Our recommendations for enhanced communication may improve patient outcomes by optimising routes to diagnosis via primary care.
Authors
- Athena Ip (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8574-2569)
- Georgia Black (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2676-5071)
- Jessica Russell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3194-412X)
- Jenny Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8933-117X)
- Laura Boswell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9611-7091)
- Ashley N. D. Meyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7993-8584)
- Traber Davis Giardina
- Afsana Bhuiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2165-9192)
- Katriina L. Whitaker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0947-1840)
- Hardeep Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4419-8974)
Institutions
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (US)
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Wolfson Medical Center (IL)
- University of Surrey (GB)
- London Cancer (GB)
- Center for Innovation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJGP Open
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2024.0115
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Blood Cancer UK
- THIS Institute, University of Cambridge