Question

A 55-year-old is found to have a suspicious mole with irregular borders and colour variegation. Under the two-week wait rule, what is the recommended referral pathway

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to dermatology within two weeks

Answer

Refer to dermatologist within 18 weeks

Answer

Observation in primary care

Answer

Routine follow-up in 3 months

Answer

Send lesion for punch biopsy by GP

Practice question

A 55-year-old is found to have a suspicious mole with irregular borders and colour variegation. Under the two-week wait rule, what is the recommended referral pathway