GP Dr Pipin Singh on when to use faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in primary care, in order to avoid delayed diagnosis of colorectal cancer

GP and training programme director Dr Pipin Singh provides tips on when to use FIT tests, how to adhere to guidelines on their use, and discusses the need for clear protocols around referrals and safety netting to avoid delayed cancer diagnosis. 

This podcast aims to help healthcare professionals to recall which test results are significant within the context of community testing and within GP management of symptomatic patients. It also provides pointers from NICE guidelines on when to use FIT testing in patients of varying ages, and aims to help GPs to confront challenges such as dealing with false positives and handling referrals while waiting for FIT testing results. Dr Singh stresses the importance of clear protocols around referrals and safety netting.

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