Question

A 58-year-old smoker with chronic cough presents with unexplained weight loss and haemoptysis. What is the appropriate referral pathway?

Accepted Answer

Urgent suspected cancer referral (2-week wait)

Answer

Routine respiratory clinic referral

Answer

Urgent chest X-ray within 2 weeks then routine review

Answer

CT chest in 6 weeks and GP review

Answer

Trial of antibiotics then review in 4 weeks

Practice question

A 58-year-old smoker with chronic cough presents with unexplained weight loss and haemoptysis. What is the appropriate referral pathway?