Why does the new waiting list initiative ask patients if they still REQUIRE an appt? Have they risk assessed this? What if patient- thinks it’s a scam, or doesn’t know why they were referred, wants to back out because they don’t like the test ( eg colonoscopy), don’t understand the question, have changed their mobile, have disability that affects their ability to understand or reply etc? The patient has been referred by a doctor and a clinician should be contacting patients to triage if they have a waiting list issue, not asking patients their opinion on the appointment. I am really concerned this may lead to poor outcomes with the nhs absolving responsibility. Thanks!
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