GP Information Area
New Direct Access CT Lung Pathway
A new GP Direct access CT lung pathway to diagnose lung cancer is now live. The pathway is via Lewisham and Greenwich hospital.
Lewisham and Greenwich Hospital is launching a new pilot to speed up LUNG Cancer diagnosis. The implementation of direct to CT access can achieve a quicker diagnosis for people that have suspected lung cancer symptoms in line with NICE 12 guidelines. This will not only provide reassurance to the person but to the referring clinician also.
GPs can now refer patients aged over 40 years of age who meet the following criteria:
- eGFR in last 3-months.
- Normal recent chest X-ray undertaken that does not demonstrate lung cancer within last 3 months.
- Respiratory symptoms and GP suspicion for Lung Cancer.
- Referrals must be sent via DXS/GP practice generic email.
Please make use of our nhs.net radiology referrals when referring patients on this pathway:
University Hospital Lewisham: LH.Radiology@nhs.net
Queen Elizabeth Hospital: LG.QEImagingReferrals@nhs.net
We shall be using the nhs.net pathway to help track and record these referrals. *Patient information leaflet*
Subject header must include: Patient NHS NUMBER and URGENT DIRECT ACCESS CT PANCREAS SCAN.
Please use the GP CT Suspected Lung Cancer radiology referral form. All requests must adhere to the following:
- The latest online template via DXS and EMIS.
- Template must have referrer’s name.
- Template must have supporting clinical information.
- Template must adhere to latest IRMER 17 regulations, RCR, iRefer and NICE guidelines.
This should be treated as a 2ww referral. Failure to comply with the above could cause unnecessary delay and possible rejected request.