Your primary care provider is more than just your annual stop for routine checkups. They’re also the central hub for coordinating your health care, from specialist visits to follow-up testing and ...

It is important that people who disclose that they are experiencing domestic violence or abuse can access appropriate support. This should include support for any children in their family who are ...

Despite advances in the treatment of childhood cancer, some children continue to die from their disease. This study aimed to assess the impact of specialist paediatric palliative care services (SPPCSs ...

It can be hard for GPs to decide who may have cancer and who might have a more minor condition. For some symptoms, your doctor may ask you to wait to see if the symptoms get better or respond to ...

Referral to a specialist not in time Did a patient die because her clinicians waited too long before referring her to a wound-care clinic? Knowing when to refer a patient to a specialist can be tricky ...

Data from a national survey of Veterans Health Administration specialists indicate that referral templates may improve the appropriateness, clarity, and completeness of primary care–specialty care ...

Adults presenting in primary care with symptoms of depression are offered a referral for a specialist mental health assessment if they have experienced overactivity or disinhibited behaviour lasting 4 ...

If your GP has referred you to a dementia specialist, you may have to wait a few weeks or several months for your appointment. You will usually see a dementia specialist at a memory clinic. They will ...