The National Health Service urgent cancer referral pathway for suspected urological cancers: early economic evaluation of a risk prediction test.
Paola CoccoAlison Florence SmithRichard D NealBethany ShinkinsPublished in: International journal of technology assessment in health care (2024)
Using the PinPoint test to prioritize urgent referrals meant that more individuals with urological cancer were seen within 2 weeks, but at additional cost to the NHS. If used as a triage and prioritization tool, the PinPoint test shortens wait times for referred individuals and is cost saving. More data on the impact of short-term delays to diagnosis on health-related quality of life is needed.