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Table 3 Potential action plan suggested by GPs based on direct access head imaging

From: Direct access CT for suspicion of brain tumour: an analysis of referral pathways in a population-based patient group

1

Normal - does NOT explain the presenting symptom(s)

2

Abnormal, but not requiring further investigation - explains the presenting symptom(s) and can be managed in primary care

3

Abnormal, but not requiring further investigation - does NOT explain the presenting complaint, but can be managed in primary care

4

Abnormal, requiring further investigation (such as follow up scans or referral), but NO suspicion of tumour

5

Tumour suspected, requiring referral/follow-up