GP referrals for suspected cancer in Ireland: protocol for a cross-sectional study (GRACCHUS)

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<h4>Background: </h4> Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Ireland, accounting for approximately 30% of deaths annually. Early diagnosis improves survival, reduces treatment burden, and enhances patient outcomes. Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) were introduced to facilitate expedited diagnosis of suspected lung, prostate, and breast cancers, as well as malignant melanoma. However, the extent to which Irish genera...

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• Early Detection of Cancer
• England
• Health Services Accessibility
• Multivariate Analysis
• Pancreatic Neoplasms
• Practice Guidelines as Topic
• Primary Health Care
• Surveys and Questionnaires

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d53172ed-9db1-5006-96e8-7889eef9408a

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10.12688/hrbopenres.14109.2