Rapid Diagnosis Centre (RDC)
Rapid Diagnosis Centres (RDCs) provide a diagnostic route for patients with non-specific but concerning (vague) symptoms who do not fit into a standard Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) pathway, because of the absence of clear ‘red flag’ symptoms. |
Introduction to the Rapid Diagnosis Centres (RDCs) |
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Speakers: Dr Heather Wilkes, GP/National RDC Clinical Lead, Swansea Bay UHB/Wales Cancer Network Recorded: April 2022 Duration: 4 minutes |
RDCs will aim to deliver on an important previously unmet need for cancer patients in Wales by offering: A single point of access to a diagnostic pathway for all patients with vague symptoms that could indicate cancer but with no site specific “red flags”. Vague non-specific symptoms may include:
The outcome is a personalised, accurate, and rapid diagnosis of patients’ symptoms and onward reassurance and co-produced management plan. This series of webinars have been held to delve deeper into vague symptoms, how/where to start with targeted investigations, along with further investigations in a Vague Symptom RDC and when to refer on to specific specialties. |
RDC - Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary |
Overview: The roll out of Rapid Diagnosis Centres for patients with vague symptoms where the GP Learning outcome: In this recorded webinar we explore the following Hepatobiliary disorders with Dr Dai
As well as the following Gastroenterology presentations with Dr Neil Hawkes:
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Speakers: Dr Neil Hawkes, Consultant Gastroenterologist, CTMUHB and Dr Dai Samuel, Consultant Hepatologist, CTMUHB. Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: October 2022 Duration: 56 minutes |
RDC - Haematology |
Overview: The roll out of Rapid Diagnosis Centres for patients with vague symptoms where the GP has the ‘gut feeling’ that these patients may have a cancer, is in full force across Wales. Learning outcome: In this recorded webinar we explore the following Haematological conditions, enabling the listener to determine who should be referred to a Haematology or Rapid Diagnostic clinic, or alternatively who can be managed in primary care:
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Speaker: Dr Chris Jenkins, Consultant Haematologist in ABUHB. Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: December 2022 Duration: 54 minutes |
RDC - Infectious Diseases |
Overview: The roll out of Rapid Diagnosis Centres for patients with vague symptoms where the GP Learning outcome: In this recorded webinar we explore the following areas:
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Speaker: Dr Owen Seddon, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, PHW. Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: July 2022 Duration: 44 minutes |
RDC - Respiratory |
Overview: Rapid Diagnosis Centres (RDCs) provide a diagnostic route for patients with non-specific but concerning (vague) symptoms who do not fit into a standard Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) pathway, because of the absence of clear ‘red flag’ symptoms. Learning outcomes: We explore the following areas:
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Speaker: Dr Daniel Menzies, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, BCUHB. Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: June 2022 Duration: 54 minutes |
RDC - Rheumatology |
Overview: The roll out of Rapid Diagnosis Centres for patients with vague symptoms where the GP has the ‘gut feeling’ that these patients may have a cancer, is in full force across Wales. The RDC at Swansea Bay is one of two original sites and has been open for almost five years. During this time, the clinic has had a consistent 10% cancer conversion rate as well as other significant non-cancer diagnoses. A sub-set of these diagnoses can be classed as rheumatological in nature. Learning outcomes: We explore the following areas:
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Speaker: Dr Martin Bevan, Consultant in Rheumatology, SBUHB. Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: May 2022 Duration: 37 minutes |
RDC - Medically Unexplained (Part 1) |
Overview: Persistent Physical Symptoms (often referred to as medically unexplained symptoms) are prevalent in primary care and often challenging to address. Learning Objectives: In this recorded webinar we raise awareness about patients who present with medically unexplained symptoms/persistent physical symptoms for whom investigations are normal and we share good practice. We explore how we can manage these patients better by: • Recognising a patient with MUS/PPS asap |
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Speakers: Dr Tania Bugelli, Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison and Dr Bethan Royles, Specialty Doctor in Liaison from BCUHB Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: May 2023 Duration: 64 minutes |
RDC - Medically Unexplained (Part 2) |
Overview: Persistent Physical Symptoms (often referred to as medically unexplained symptoms) are prevalent in primary care and often challenging to address. To share methods for engaging and supporting patients with persistent physical symptoms that are acceptable to the patient and sustainable in terms of the level of time and resource required. Learning Objectives: In this recorded webinar we will share methods for engaging and supporting patients with persistent physical symptoms that are acceptable to the patient and sustainable in terms of the level of time and resource required. Explore if we can manage these patients better through:
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Speakers: Dr Rachel Skippon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, BCUHB Facilitated by: Dr Nimish Shah, GP CPD Lead Recorded: July 2023 Duration: 51 minutes
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