Understanding GPs' referral decisions for younger patients with symptoms of cancer: a qualitative interview study.

Erica Di MartinoStephanie HoneyStephen Henry BradleyOmer M AliRichard D Neal Suzanne Emilie Scott

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2024)

While most GPs interpret age criteria flexibly and follow their own judgement and experience when making clinical decisions regarding younger patients, system constraints may be a barrier to timely investigation.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
primary care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
squamous cell carcinoma
patient reported outcomes
depressive symptoms
squamous cell
sleep quality
young adults
lymph node metastasis
childhood cancer