Patient Intake Process for Head and Neck Patients Referred to LRCP

If patient has been treated at another cancer centre, details of previous radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy records should be obtained.

Referral to Centre

Request all operating room pathology reports and any relevant imaging reports (may be verbal at this time).

Has biopsy been done? If yes:

1. Transfer referral and diagnostic data to Assistant Supervisor for triage.
2. Appointment given for HNMDT. Rest of information (scans, x-rays) ordered at this time.
   -pathology reports
   -operating room
   -panorex (if done)
   -CT (if done)
   -referring doctor's consult notes
3. Send letter of confirmation and "Information for New Patients" pamphlet to patients (time permitting).

If no:

1. Referring office is informed that biopsy for pathological diagnosis is needed.
2. Referring office in agreement?
   a. If no, Transfer referral and diagnostic data to Assistant Supervisor for triage. 
   b. Appointment given for HNMDT. Rest of information (scans, x-rays) ordered at this time.
   -pathology reports
   -operating room
   -panorex (if done)
   -CT (if done)
   -referring doctor's consult notes
   c. Send letter of confirmation and "Information for New Patients" pamphlet to patients (time permitting).
3. If referring office in agreement: LRCP referral on hold pending pathological diagnosis.