Question reference: S6W-26390
- Asked by: John Swinney, MSP for Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 21 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer will be completed.
Answer
The 2024 Clinical Review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer has commenced, with clinical peer review sessions running from April to October 2024. A consultation period will then follow to allow stakeholders across NHS Scotland to comment on the final version. A revised Guideline is expected to be published early 2025.