The novel use of fast track CT to select patients for lung cancer clinics: effect on clinic efficiency, waiting times, and patient satisfaction.

Background: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK, and triaging patients 'straight to test' is recommended to improve patient experience and outcomes. While such pathways are likely to lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, the data to support this assumption are limited.

Objectives: To assess the impact of a fast track CT pathway to select patients for lung cancer clinics on clinic efficiency, diagnostic and treatment delays, and patient satisfaction.