Rapid cancer diagnosis for patients with vague symptoms: a cost-effectiveness study

Background A pilot rapid diagnosis centre (RDC) allows GPs within targeted clusters to refer adults with vague and/or non-specific symptoms suspicious of cancer, who do not meet criteria for referral under an urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway, to a multidisciplinary RDC clinic where they are seen within 1 week. Aim To explore the cost-effectiveness of the RDC compared with standard clinical practice. Design and setting Cost-effectiveness...