Internal medicine journal
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Intern Med J
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2020
Improving regional lung cancer optimal care pathway compliance through a rapid-access respiratory clinic.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in Australia and delays in diagnosis and management increase the potential for disease progression. Incidence and mortality from lung cancer in our region, Gippsland, are higher than the national average, yet there is no known standard referral pathway for diagnosis in the region. ⋯ Our project highlights the disjointed and delayed lung cancer care in our region and the improvements a dedicated rapid access clinic can have on diagnosis and treatment commencement timeframes.