Vomiting in children: reassurance, red flag, or referral?

Reassurance, Red Flag, or Referral?

Is the “red flag” referral pathway effective in diagnosing colorectal carcinoma?

INTRODUCTION In 2000-2004 there were, on average, 93 8 new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosed per annum in Northern Ireland, accounting for 13.9% of all cancers. The two week "red flag" referral system aims to detect 90% of patients with CRC for prompt treatment. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the "red flag" referral system on identification of patients with CRC, time...

Red eyes and red-flags: improving ophthalmic assessment and referral in primary care

Up to five percent of primary care consultations are eye-related, yet 96% of General Practitioners (GPs) do not undergo postgraduate ophthalmology training. Most do not feel assured performing eye assessments. Some red eye conditions can become sight threatening, and often exhibit red-flag features. These features include moderate pain, photophobia, reduced visual acuity (VA), eye-trauma, or un...

O25: The Plan of Temporary Assembling of Flag on Children’s Umbrella

The reason for designing an ensign umbrella returning to a historical research was conducted in conjunction with the first steam train. Investigating a Parliamentary approval of Great Britain about movement of first steam trains, it can be concluded that, permission was given to a company to move its trains in the city only when engaging a person with red flag as vanguard. Accommodating first m...

Evaluation and treatment of acute low back pain.

Acute low back pain with or without sciatica usually is self-limited and has no serious underlying pathology. For most patients, reassurance, pain medications, and advice to stay active are sufficient. A more thorough evaluation is required in selected patients with "red flag" findings associated with an increased risk of cauda equina syndrome, cancer, infection, or fracture. These patients als...