Table 4

Referrals independently managed by genetic counsellors by referrer type and within 18-week referral to treatment NHS target. Figures are n (%) unless stated otherwise

GP referralsaNon-GP referralsbP-value18-week referral to treatment NHS target
Non-cancer referrals40 (56)24 (21)<0.001c64/64 (100)
(n = 72)(n = 114)
Cancer referrals22 (79)38 (81)1.000c39/60 (65)
(n = 28)(n = 47)
P-value0.057<0.001
Total referrals62 (62)62 (38)<0.001c103/124 (83)
(n = 100)(n = 161)
  • a Includes three reappointments.

  • b Includes four reappointments.

  • c χ2 test.