Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic
CompCare Specialist Centre | Dr Vanessa Tee, Respiratory & Sleep Physician
Seen within 1 week | Streamlined pathway | MDT approach
Concerned about a lung nodule or abnormal chest scan?
Dr Vanessa Tee offers a Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic at CompCare Specialist Centre for urgent assessment of lung nodules, masses, or suspicious findings on CT or chest X-ray. All suitable referrals are triaged and seen within 1 week to reduce diagnostic delays and patient anxiety.
Service Features
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Short wait list: Appointment within 7 days of referral
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Specialist-led care: Direct assessment by Dr Vanessa Tee, Respiratory Physician with subspecialty interest in lung cancer and interventional pulmonology
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Streamlined pathway: Rapid access to CT, PET, linear EBUS-TBNA, radial EBUS, and CT-guided biopsy
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MDT involvement: All cases discussed at a Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team meeting with radiology, pathology, thoracic surgery, and oncology input
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Clear communication: Prompt outcome and management plan provided to patient and referrer
Who Should Be Referred
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New lung nodule ≥6mm on CT
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Growing or suspicious nodule on serial imaging
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Lung mass or abnormal chest X-ray/CT needing urgent review
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Suspected lung cancer requiring rapid work-up
Referral Pathway
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Refer: GP or specialist referral via HealthLink, fax, or email
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Triage: Reviewed by Dr Tee within 24 hours
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Clinic: Appointment at CompCare Specialist Centre within 7 days
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Investigations: Urgently arranged as required
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MDT review: Personalised management plan
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Outcome: Written correspondence within 48 hours of MDT
Early diagnosis saves lives. For urgent referrals, please contact our rooms directly.
