BHRUT – Important update for GPs on dermatology
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BHRUT is receiving high volumes of urgent suspected cancer dermatology referrals. In July, the service received over 658 suspected cancer referrals and weekly referrals in August is 150 per week.
BHRUT would like to advise GPs that patients being referred will have to wait longer than 14 days to be seen for their first appointment. In the meantime, additional administrative resource has been put in place in the Cancer Referral Office to manage patients’ queries regarding their future appointments. The Dermatology Service is also working hard to secure additional capacity.
Thank you for your support during this challenging period and your help in advising patients of the delays