Patient experiences of the urgent cancer referral pathway-Can the NHS do better?

Patient experiences of the urgent cancer referral pathway-Can the NHS do better? Semi-structured interviews with patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer.
Health Expect. 2020 Sep 28. doi: 10.1111/hex.13136.

• Interviews with 20 patients who were referred through the 2WW GP referral route highlighted four themes - organization of care; diagnosis; support; and views and expectations of the NHS. Researchers conclude that the NHS needs to improve communication and streamline pathways. Future cancer pathways also need to be designed to support shared decision making, be truly person‐centred and informed by patient experience.