New one-stop-shop clinic in Bradford to investigate blood in urine

Monday, 9 April 2018 07:00

A new one-stop-shop clinic to investigate the cause of blood in urine, saving patients from anxious waits for test results, will start in Bradford this spring.

Urology specialists at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have redesigned the way in which people with blood in urine, or symptoms of this, are tested and assessed – to speed up the process and give patients on-the-day results.

It means that patients will have all the tests required on one day and get their results from a consultant-led clinic at the same time; with a clear plan for treatment if cancer or another problem is found, or the all-clear if nothing is identified.

Rohit Chahal, Consultant Urologist at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), has worked with a range of colleagues in the urology team, radiology and Westwood Park Diagnostic and Treatment Centre (DTC) to introduce the changes with the support of funding from the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance.

“This is a very positive development which we hope will reduce the anxiety and worry that many patients feel when they have separate tests and then have to wait for results, especially when they could be facing a life-threatening condition,” explained Rohit.

“We have an excellent service for investigating blood in urine but at present patients need to attend for several appointments, over a couple of weeks, before being told the outcome. This change will improve their experience and help staff deliver an even better service, as we always want to provide the best care possible for patients.”

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