Reducing Wait Time for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Impact of a Multidisciplinary, Centralized Referral Program

A multidisciplinary, centralized referral program was established at our institution in 2014 to reduce delays in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment following diagnostic imaging observed with the traditional, primary care provider –led referral process. The main objectives of this retrospective cohort study were to determine if referral to a Thoracic Triage Panel (TTP): 1) expedites lung cancer diagnosis and treatment initiation; and 2) leads to more appropriate specialist consultation.

Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - June 4, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Jessica L. Common, Hensley H. Mariathas, Kaylah Parsons, Jonathan D. Greenland, Scott Harris, Rick Bhatia, SuzanneC. Byrne Tags: Thoracic and Cardiac Imaging / Imagerie cardiaque et imagerie thoracique Source Type: research