Referral Rules for Breast Cancer: What Can We Learn from a Different Kind of Diagnosis? Breast cancer diagnosis often relies on timely referrals from General Practitioners (GPs) to specialists.
A recent study has highlighted that existing referral rules are missing up to 95% of under 50s who develop the disease within a decade, sparking debate about the need for more accurate and comprehensive risk assessments.
The current system in England relies heavily on National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria, which consider family history and other factors.