1.1.1
The public needs to be better informed of the symptoms and signs that are characteristic of lung cancer, through coordinated campaigning to raise awareness. [2005]
Guidance
Access to services and referral
People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care.
Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how we use words to show the strength (or certainty) of our recommendations, and has information about prescribing medicines (including off‑label use), professional guidelines, standards and laws (including on consent and mental capacity), and safeguarding.
1.1 The importance of early diagnosis
Referral and indications for chest radiography
1.1.2
For guidance on referral, see the recommendations on referral for suspected lung cancer in the NICE guideline on suspected cancer. [2019]