Ophthalmology - York - HNY Policy and Pathway Repository

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Specialties

Ophthalmology

Modified 2 Days ago.

Policies

Cataract surgery - Shared decision making Chalazion removal Corrective surgery, lens implants and laser treatment for refractive error (short or long sightedness, astigmatism) Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) Half dose verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT) Intravitreal injectable anti-VEGF agents for eye disease Oculoplastic eye surgery Photodynamic therapy (PDT) – for central serous retinopathy

Pathways

Childhood squint Community Eyecare Service Diabetes Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) / Temporal Arteritis

Additional information

➤ Cataracts Single Point of Access - general information and FAQs

Guidance

YTHFT Opthalmic Emergency Triage Service (only available via an N3 connection)
North Yorkshire and York prescribing guidance dry eyes (ocular lubricants)
Minor Eye Conditions Service (list of participating opticians)
Overview of Eyecare Pathways (MECS and secondary care services)

Specialty Ophthalmology

Policies

Kidney stones - surgical removal of kidney stones

Modified 6 Days ago.

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Surveillance colonoscopy for patients with hereditary increased risk of colorectal cancer

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Surveillance colonoscopy for patients after colorectal cancer resection or after colonic polypectomy

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Pre-operative electrocardiogram (ECG)

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Pre-operative chest x-ray

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Open, wide bore and upright magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Needle biopsy of prostate in patients with suspected prostate cancer

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) (not routinely commissioned)

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Carotid artery imaging (screening)

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Blood transfusion

Modified 7 Days ago.

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iPort Advance®

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Appendicectomy in patients with suspicion of appendicitis

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Mitomycin C bladder instillation following trans-urethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Invasive coronary angiography for patients with low risk, stable chest pain

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Surgical intervention for bladder outflow obstruction (BOO)

Modified 7 Days ago.

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Pathways

Urological cancer

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Urology Urgent suspected cancer
Upper GI cancer

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Gastroenterology & Hepatology Urgent suspected cancer
Tier 3 obesity management service

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway General Surgery
TIA clinic

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Cardiology Vascular
Syncope clinic service

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Cardiology
Suspected sarcoma-soft tissue / sarcoma-bone

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Urgent suspected cancer
Stroke service (not TIA)

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Neurology
Skin cancer

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Dermatology Urgent suspected cancer
Rapid access chest pain

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Cardiology
Podiatry community service

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway MSK and Orthopaedics
Palliative & end of life care

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway
Oral medicine

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial / head and neck cancer

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Urgent suspected cancer
Malignant lymph nodes (below clavicle)

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Urgent suspected cancer
Lung cancer

Modified 1 Day ago.

Pathway Respiratory Urgent suspected cancer

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