CATS casemix and pathways - FI holding page
CATS casemix and pathways - FI holding page
CATS casemix and pathways - FI holding page
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Draft v1<br />
Proposed Musculo-skeletal Casemix for referral to <strong>CATS</strong> Service<br />
The table below provides detailed information on the range of Musculo-skeletal<br />
conditions considered suitable <strong>and</strong> unsuitable for referral to <strong>CATS</strong>. This information was<br />
developed in multi-disciplinary clinical workshops <strong>and</strong> validated subsequently by PCT<br />
GP representatives.<br />
Primary Care<br />
Practitioner<br />
Upper limb<br />
General upper limb<br />
problems e.g.<br />
shoulder (adhesive<br />
capsulitis), tennis<br />
<strong>and</strong> golfers elbow<br />
Carpal tunnel<br />
syndrome not<br />
indicated for surgery<br />
Lower limb<br />
Knee problems with<br />
no concern<br />
Straightforward OA<br />
knee <strong>and</strong> hip pre-op<br />
workup then referred<br />
direct to secondary<br />
care for surgery<br />
(scoring system for<br />
GPs use needs<br />
development)<br />
Suitable for <strong>CATS</strong> service<br />
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