Who does what in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme?
Who does what in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme? |
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The programme hub:
Provides the call and recall service which issues invitations Assembles and dispatches test kits Runs a laboratory to process test kits Provides a freephone telephone helpline for the public Dispatches test results Books appointments at screening nurse clinics for those with abnormal test results Facilitates polyp surveillance for screening patients |
 Bowel cancer screening programme index Who does what in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) GP Pack (Information for primary care) Bowel Cancer DVD English Bowel (Colorectal) Screening Pilot Evaluation of the second round of the pilot |
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Runs screening nurse clinics, colonoscopy clinics and books and runs follow-up clinics
Provides alternative investigations where colonoscopy is not appropriate
Provides pathology (histology) services
Refers those requiring treatment for cancer to their local hospital multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
