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Historically rapid-access colorectal clinics have had high proportions of nonconforming referrals from primary care physicians, which calls into question the clinics' efficacy. We aim to determine the effectiveness of our rapid-access flexible sigmoidoscopy clinic, and the adherence to the referral guidelines for suspected bowel cancer by general practitioners. We performed a 3-month retrospective audit to evaluate (1) the proportion of patients seen within 2 weeks, (2) the appropriateness of referrals, (3) the proportion of patients with findings, and (4) the proportion of patients who had further tests. A total of 59 patients (19 male, 40 female; age 35–86 years) were included in the study. All were offered an appointment within 2 weeks. Forty-one cases (82%) were appropriate referrals. Twenty-eight patients (47%) had pathology at sigmoidoscopy. Cancer pick-up rate was 6%. Thirty-seven patients (74%) had further investigations. We determined that our rapid-access clinic for symptomatic patients has high diagnostic accuracy and that access to early investigation is being used appropriately by general practitioners. In the current climate of spending cuts and streamlining services, our study confirms we are meeting targets for delivery of our colorectal service. The majority of referrals under the 2-week rule are appropriate. Rapid access to early investigation is being used appropriately by general practitioners contrasting previous studies with high proportions of nonconforming referrals.

The Effectiveness of a Rapid-Access Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Clinic in a District Hospital