[Your Practice Letterhead]
[Date]
To:
Dr. Sarah Johnson
Oncology Department, St. Mary's Hospital
123 Health St.
Cityville, CV12 3AB
Dear Dr. Johnson,
Re: Two-Week Wait Referral for John Doe, Date of Birth: 01/01/1970
I am referring John Doe for specialist evaluation under the Two-Week Wait (2WW) pathway due to concerns regarding possible malignancy. The patient has been experiencing the following:
Clinical Details:
- Presenting Complaint: Persistent cough, weight loss, blood in stool
- Duration: Symptoms have been present for 3 months
- Relevant Findings: Notable finding on physical examination - palpable mass in the abdomen
- Past Medical History: History of smoking, previous lung cancer
- Current Medications: Metformin, Lisinopril
Investigations:
- Recent Tests: Chest X-ray, blood tests
- Results: Abnormal chest X-ray showing a suspicious lesion
Reason for Referral:
Due to the nature of the symptoms and the findings thus far, I am concerned about possible malignancy and the need for further diagnostic investigation. Given the urgency of the situation and the need for timely intervention, I would appreciate it if the patient could be seen within the two-week timeframe.
Patient’s Contact Information:
- Phone Number: 555-123-4567
- Email Address: johndoe@example.com
Please find enclosed recent test results and imaging reports. Should you require any further information or additional records, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent referral. I look forward to your expert evaluation and recommendations.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Thomas Kelly
General Practitioner
555-987-6543
Cityville Health Clinic
Enclosures:
- Chest X-ray report
- Blood test results