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Referral
Paediatrics
This guidance covers the referral method for children and young people who present with symptoms and signs of cancer to a paediatrician or a specialist children's cancer service, if appropriate.
Please see the Referral Guideline for Possible Cancer in Children
Referral Instructions
Please make referral direct to Paediatric Team by telephone as this service is not provided on e-Referrals.
Consider referral when:
- a child or young person presents with persistent back pain (an examination is needed and a full blood count and blood film)
- there is persistent parental anxiety which is sufficient reason for referral, even where a benign cause is considered most likely
Take into account parental insight and knowledge when considering urgent referral
A 2ww Referral should be made when:
- a child or young person presents several times (for example, three or more times) with the same problem, but with no clear diagnosis (investigations should also be carried out).
For Exeter: The RD&E paediatric contacts are:
- Dr Simon Parke Consultant Paediatrician
- Dr Corinne Hayes Consultant Paediatrician
- Contact number: 01392 402684
