New research by the BBC highlights the continuing crisis in cancer patient care within the NHS.<\/p>\n
Current government guidelines regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer are as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPatients should receive their first treatment within 62 days following an urgent referral for suspected cancer
\n\u2022\tPatients should receive their first treatment within 31 days (one month) of a diagnosis of cancer
\n\u2022\tIf an urgent referral is made due to concerns about suspected cancer, the patient should be seen by a specialist within two weeks<\/p>\n
NHS Trusts should aim to achieve the above targets with 85% of their patients but, according to the BBC, over 70% of cancer services in England failed to achieve the 62-day target during 2018-2019.<\/p>\n
This figure reflected excessive delays for more than 30,000 cancer patients.<\/p>\n
Delays in diagnosis, referral and the commencement of treatment are often associated with increasing demand combined with staff shortages.<\/p>\n
Inevitably, such delays are also likely to impact on the long-term physical and emotional health of the patients affected.<\/p>\n
Speak to a solicitor<\/p>\n
If you or a loved one are suffering the long-term impact of a significant failing in medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.<\/p>\n
Please call us on 0800 234 3300<\/a> (or from a mobile 01275 334030<\/a>) or complete our Online Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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