Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions: Diagnosis
Commons · Question 90191 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve diagnosis for people with chronic throat issues.
Answer
Answered by Ashley Dalton, 21 Nov 2025
General practitioners (GPs) are usually the first point of contact for patients with persistent throat symptoms. They are expected to carry out an initial assessment, rule out common causes, and identify any “red flag” symptoms that require urgent referra...