A delay in either an OUT-PATIENT APPOINTMENT or treatment for suspected cancer after a referral has been received. A CANCER CARE SPELL DELAY should be recorded for each delay.
References:
The NHS National Cancer Waiting Times, DH, DSCN 22/2002.
This class is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | CANCER CARE SPELL DELAYS |