What is it?
- The Colorectal Service (Pathway) is a common referral pathway for assessment of bowel symptoms, and is administered via the Referral Management System.
- It can be used by all primary care practices across NHS Tayside and ensures equity of access.
- Referrals are vetted by Consultant Gastroenterologists within 4 working days.
- Patients may be triaged direct to test, or may be seen in the out-patient clinic first.
- Occasionally, some advice may be all that is required.
- Once a referral is accepted, the responsibility for the investigation, interpretation of results and management lies with Gastroenterology.
- Patients are usually offered appointments at their nearest hospital (Ninewells / PRI / Stracathro)