Pathways for Healthcare Professionals
The primary care diagnostic pathways for lower gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms have been introduced to ensure a faster and smoother diagnosis for adults and younger patients.
Adult pathway
This downloadable and printable resource has been created to support healthcare professionals to shorten time to diagnosis, reduce variation and improve adults' experiences of care.
This information is based on best practices according to current guidelines, providing information on:
- Considerations to make when taking a history
- Possible presenting symptoms
- Red flags for cancer
- Conditions to consider
- Investigations to consider
- Referral pathways for secondary care
- Safety netting
This pathway has been endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
Paediatric pathway
This downloadable and printable resource has been created to support healthcare professionals to shorten time to diagnosis, reduce variation and improve young people’s experiences of care.
This information is based on best practices according to current guidelines, providing information on:
- Considerations to make when taking a history
- Possible presenting symptoms
- Red flags for cancer
- Conditions to consider
- Investigations to carry out
- Referral pathways for secondary care
- Safety netting
This pathway has been endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
