RCHT Hepatology Advice and Guidance
Introduction
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) offers a Hepatology Advice and Guidance service on e-RS. The service offers management options to consider prior to referral, with the aim of reducing the number of patients who need to be seen face-to-face. It also allows Hepatology consultants to consider the clinical information and advise regarding appropriate prioritisation and urgency of referral.
Inclusion criteria (not exhaustive)
- New onset ascites
- Abnormal liver blood tests (not covered by RMS guidelines)
- Virology results for Hepatitis B & C ( not under hepatology follow up)
- Persistent hyperferritinemia
- Positive liver autoantibodies
- Advice regarding abnormal radiology reports where there is no requirement for fast-track referral
Exclusion criteria (not exhaustive)
- Emergency queries (use telephone contact for emergencies only)
- New onset Jaundice – refer to jaundice hotline
- Routine advice for patients already under the care of a named consultant
- Advice already published on RMS website.
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Formal referrals for investigations or outpatient appointments
Please note that the clinical responsibility remains with the GP until the patient is seen within secondary care.
Page Review Information
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Review date |
05 September 2024 |
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Next review date |
05 September 2026 |
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GP speciality lead |
Dr Madeleine Attridge |