A 44-year-old with suspected colorectal cancer symptoms (iron deficiency anaemia and change in bowel habit) presents to GP. What is the appropriate ac...

Question

A 44-year-old with suspected colorectal cancer symptoms (iron deficiency anaemia and change in bowel habit) presents to GP. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent suspected cancer referral

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FIT only and review in 3 months

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Routine gastroenterology referral

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Empirical iron and review

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Colonoscopy arranged by GP directly without referral

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Suspected colorectal cancer

A 44-year-old with suspected colorectal cancer symptoms (iron deficiency anaemia and change in bowel habit) presents to GP. What is the appropriate action?