Cancer waiting times standards in Scotland: clinical review

A clinical review of Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) Standards in Scotland has been undertaken to shape information that could significantly change and enhance the patient experience.


Appendix F: Glossary

CWT – cancer waiting time

USC – urgent suspicion of cancer

2WW – 2 week wait

DNA – did not attend

MDT – multi disciplinary team

NOSCAN – North of Scotland Cancer Network

QPI – quality performance indicator

ISD – information Services Division

SCAN – South East Scotland Cancer Network

SG – Scottish Government

WOSCAN – West of Scotland Cancer Network

qFIT – quantitative faecal immunochemical test

mpMRI – multiparametric magnetic resonance image

PROM – Patient Reported Outcome Measure

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