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December 8, 2025British Journal of General PracticeOpen Access

Variations in the Investigation of Colorectal Cancer-related Symptoms in Australian Primary Care

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BVBrent VenningJEJon Emery

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Retrospective cohort analysis reveals diagnostic testing disparities for gastrointestinal symptoms in colorectal cancer patients, indicating potential inequities based on socioeconomic status.

Key Points

  • Colorectal cancer-related symptoms show substantial variation in investigation across primary care settings, affecting equitable access to diagnosis.
  • Among 70,107 patients, diagnostic investigation occurred in only 50% for constipation and 20% for change in bowel habit.
  • Retrospective cohort analysis of patients aged 40 years and older assesses diagnostic testing patterns for gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Inequities in diagnostic outcomes highlight the need for improved practices in primary care, particularly in lower socioeconomic areas.

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Venning et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624ba4fa91c937236c9eehttps://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2025.0619
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