The effects of the Two-Week Rule on NHS colorectal cancer diagnostic services: A systematic literature review

作者: Kymberley Thorne , Hayley A Hutchings , Glyn Elwyn

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-6-43

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摘要: Background The Two-Week Rule (TWR) was introduced to ensure that all patients with a suspected colorectal cancer (CRC) saw hospital specialist within 14 days of an urgent GP referral. Guidelines were available GPs facilitate the appropriate TWR referral exhibiting high-risk CRC symptoms.

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