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GPs’ advice service is causing cancer diagnoses to be missed, inquiry finds

The Guardian UK Tuesday 18 August 2026, 22:10 UTC By PA Media 1 min read
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Advice and guidance services for doctors in England found to be creating risk of missed or late detection of illnessCancer diagnoses have been missed or delayed because of a system designed for GPs to seek specialist advice before referring patients to hospital, according to an investigation. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) identified patient risks linked to how advice and guidance (A+G) services have been implemented across England.

Advice and guidance services for doctors in England found to be creating risk of missed or late detection of illness

Cancer diagnoses have been missed or delayed because of a system designed for GPs to seek specialist advice before referring patients to hospital, according to an investigation.

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) identified patient risks linked to how advice and guidance (A+G) services have been implemented across England.

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