There are pre referral blood tests and a CXR which are necessary in order for the patient to have the most effective triage once they have been received into the RDC. Details of which tests are required are on GP assist.Some patients are triaged by phone using a holistic assessment model and then discussed in a weekly MDT where a selection of clinical expertise is available to help decide on the best investigations and management plan . If a patient is more complex and would benefit from a face to face assessment they are invited to attend Ilkley moor medical practice and are assessed by Dr Rolfe  GP and Leo Anson ,  the RDC CNS .After input form the MDT various tests may be required before the team have reached a diagnosis or have ruled out any serious illness . the patient is then contacted by the CNS and the outcome of the discussions are summarised and sent to the referring GP and patient.Referral CriteriaUnexplained Weight Loss, Recurrent Unexplained Abdominal Pain, GP Intuition (Gut Feeling), Patient Deteriorating Rapidly & too Unwell to await for a 2 W/W Referral but not requiring acute admission, The aims of the service is a rapid diagnostic service that produces a clear outcome for the patient and stops the need for the patient to be referred anywhere else.