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Two week cancer waits
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Two week cancer waits |
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Percentage of patients seen within two weeks of urgent GP referral for suspected cancer to outpatient appointment with a specialist.
Rationale
The White Paper, The New NHS, stated that: Everyone with suspected cancer will be able to see a specialist within two weeks of their GP deciding they need to be seen urgently and requesting an appointment by 2000 for all suspected cancers.
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Thresholds
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| Achieved |
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95% or better |
| Under achieved |
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Greater than or equal to 85% and less than 95% |
| Significantly under achieved |
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Less than 85% |
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